Evaluation of Queen Bee Production in Turkey
Journal Name:
- International Journal of Agriculture and Wildlife Science
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Abstract (2. Language):
The main objective of this study is to determine the current situation of
the queen bee production in Turkey. In accordance with this objective, we will
suggest solutions by dealing with queen bee production capacity by country and
the situation of queen bee producers. The main data contain numerous related
studies conducted in Turkey and other countries. This study reviews this field
studies and synthesis them to reach general deductions. The performance of the
queen bee affects the performance of the colony. The quality of the queen bee is
extremely important in honey yield of the colony. Honey yield of Turkey per colony
is only 14 kg in 2014; the queen bee factor is among the major causes of low yield.
The annual capacity of 104 queen bee producers authorized by ministry is about
351 thousands of queen bees. These producers are active in 28 provinces of the
country. Consequently, the annual queen bee production capacity does not meet
the requirements of seven million colonies in the country. There are no studies
available on the ability of existing queen bee production facilities to increase their
capacity and capital requirements. In addition, no feasibility study was carried out
to establish new queen bee production facility. Moreover, there are no studies
including the technical and economic activities of queen bee producers in Turkey
at enterprise level. Data-based answers should be analyzed to meet this need by
calculating the existing bee producers’ capacity expansion trends and additional
investment costs needed by the existing beekeeping enterprises in queen bee
production.
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Abstract (Original Language):
The main objective of this study is to determine the current situation of
the queen bee production in Turkey. In accordance with this objective, we will
suggest solutions by dealing with queen bee production capacity by country and
the situation of queen bee producers. The main data contain numerous related
studies conducted in Turkey and other countries. This study reviews this field
studies and synthesis them to reach general deductions. The performance of the
queen bee affects the performance of the colony. The quality of the queen bee is
extremely important in honey yield of the colony. Honey yield of Turkey per colony
is only 14 kg in 2014; the queen bee factor is among the major causes of low yield.
The annual capacity of 104 queen bee producers authorized by ministry is about
351 thousands of queen bees. These producers are active in 28 provinces of the
country. Consequently, the annual queen bee production capacity does not meet
the requirements of seven million colonies in the country. There are no studies
available on the ability of existing queen bee production facilities to increase their
capacity and capital requirements. In addition, no feasibility study was carried out
to establish new queen bee production facility. Moreover, there are no studies
including the technical and economic activities of queen bee producers in Turkey
at enterprise level. Data-based answers should be analyzed to meet this need by
calculating the existing bee producers’ capacity expansion trends and additional
investment costs needed by the existing beekeeping enterprises in queen bee
production.
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