beekeeping

Beekeeping, or apiculture, is the practice of raising and managing bees, primarily honeybees, for honey production and pollination services. Beekeepers maintain hives, which are structures that house the colonies, to ensure the health and productivity of the bees. This involves providing proper care, monitoring for diseases, and harvesting honey and other bee products like beeswax and propolis. Besides supporting agriculture through pollination, beekeeping promotes biodiversity and contributes to environmental health. It requires knowledge of bee behavior, ecology, and sustainable practices to be successful and ethical.