Beekeeping Empowers Eswatini Farmers with Sustainable Income

Twenty farmers in Eswatini's Hhohho Region are receiving training in beekeeping, including hive construction, as part of the Ministry of Agriculture's efforts to promote sustainable farming and market access. The training, led by Livestock Extension Officer Bhekithemba Shiba at the Ministry's Pigg's Peak offices, focused on practical beekeeping skills and hive-making.

This initiative aims to provide farmers with the knowledge to start and maintain beekeeping projects while encouraging them to explore market opportunities for sustainable income. Beekeeping allows farmers to diversify their agriculture and earn extra income from honey and other bee products. It also supports environmental sustainability through crop pollination.