Program as part of World Bee Day celebrations

Madikeri, May 20: As part of World Bee Day celebrations, Mandya Agricultural University, Madikeri Extension Education, Ponnampet Forest College, Rain Forest Alliance and BIEF Sabala Yojana jointly organized a program on May 23 at the Ponnampet Forest College auditorium, said Extension Education Unit Head Dr. R.N. Kenchareddy.

Speaking at a press conference held at the city's Patrika Bhawan, he said that bees are making a huge contribution to the environment. They have also contributed to increasing yields in agriculture. However, in recent years, the bee population has been declining significantly. This program has been organized to revive bee farming and create awareness. The program was attended by the Vice Chancellor of the Agricultural University Dr. K.C. Narayana Swamy, Duty Officer to the Minister of Agriculture Dr. A.B. Patil will participate as the chief guest and Dr. Ramachandra, Extension Director of the University of Agricultural Sciences, will preside. Dr. G.M. Devagiri, Dean of Ponnampet Forest College, will be the honorary guest.

Detailed information will be given on the ecological importance of bees, the role of bees in pollination and crop yield, beekeeping for human health, problems faced in bee family management and their management. On this occasion, progressive bee farmers of the district will be felicitated. He explained that a demonstration will be held on testing the purity of honey along with a display of honey ghee.

Extension Education Unit Horticulturalist Dr. Hemanth Kumar, Field Superintendent of Ponnampet Forest College, Dr. Prashanth were present at the conference.

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