A Three Day Training Workshop on Queen Rearing and Good Bee-keeping Practices for Sustainable Apiculture (26-28 Dec, 2023) was organized by the Bee Research Unit, Department of Entomology (FA), PMAS-AAUR.

Esteemed speakers and experts from the field shared their expertise during the workshop. 45 participants throughout the country participated and got training on Good beekeeping practice and scope of apiculture for income generation, Nosema and Foul Brood management, Bank Financing for beekeeping Entrepreneur, Role of bees in crop pollination and their floral requirements, Hornets, Bee eater birds and wax moth management, Modern method of royal jelly production, Effective marketing of honey for local and international buyers, Planning and execution of Modern Queen Rearing Methods, Standard practices for honey harvesting and quality assurance for export markets. Vice Chancellor PMAS-AAUR Prof. Dr. M. Naeem participated as a Chief guest. The Vice Chancellor said that bees are crucial for sustainable agriculture to their vital role in crop pollination and biodiversity. He urged the participants to get maximum benefit from the workshop and do profitable beekeeping by getting more honey and other valuable products like royal jelly, pollens, propolis and bee venom.