Honey production is frequently promoted as a pro-poor income generation activity as it is accessible to many members of a rural community, has low start-up costs and requires little land or labour. But while apiculture (beekeeping) presents an opportunity for many African farmers, the potential to create a significant livelihood from selling honey often remains out of reach. Without access to a market and with limited transformation, the expected benefits do not materialise. These were the major issues considered by a small organisation in Cameroon, leading to results that were recognised by the SEED Awards.
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[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/bees-trade-and-success
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[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/trade
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/farmers
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/honey-bees
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/exports
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ngo
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[12] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/africa
[13] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/cameroon
[14] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/sustainable-development