Knowledge level of beekeepers in AL-Diwaniyah city with some experiences and practices of beekeeping and honey production

Abstract

The productivity of beekeeping projects(apiaries) ,the economic returns ascertained through , quality and quantity of their evolution level affected by human , physical and environmental multiple and interactive factors such as efficient beekeeper , good strain and good pasture . The most important problems facing beekeepers is the low productivity of honey , this is due to the low level of beekeepers knowledge , lack of their practical and scientific skills and experiences regarding practices and scientific recommendations for this activity .The present study aims to identify the Knowledge level of beekeepers in AL-Diwaniyah city with some experiences and practices of beekeeping and honey production. The results showed that (58%) of the respondents with high level of knowledge , their knowledge level in the areas of apiary site , feeding honey bee colonies, collecting honey and checking hives was high while it moderate in other areas. There were no differences between beekeepers in their level of knowledge according to their characteristics.