GAF
Beekeeping development advances in Camagüey
Camagüey, Jul 5.- The work of eight genetic centers, responsible for the promotion and breeding of queen bees, stands out in this province, where specialized personnel certify the breeding feet and distribute this hereditary material in the 13 Camaguey municipalities, with the aim of achieve highly fruitful hives and resistant to pests and diseases.
Odalis Pérez Martínez, specialist in livestock and veterinary activities at the UEB Apícola Camagüey, explained that the increase in temperatures, among other extreme events such as hurricanes, endanger bees by not being able to regulate their body temperature, so that actions are carried out to insert species more resistant to new climatic problems in the province.
To comply with the wax and propolis extraction plans, they take environmental protection measures, such as non-contamination by chemical fumigations and reforestation with plants that offer melliferous blooms, such as bluebell, rosemary and Indian vine.
Pérez Martínez also highlighted that bees pollinate 80% of plants and contribute to the balance of ecosystems, and to the preservation of biodiversity.
She noted that the use of honey for healing purposes dates back to ancient civilizations that knew its effectiveness in treating hypertension, arteriosclerosis and heart conditions.
At a global level, these insects are being affected and their existence on the planet is threatened, which is why several actions are carried out to protect the species, due to its great impact on agricultural and forestry production.
With around 17 thousand active hives, the producers belonging to the Base Business Unit (UEB) Apícola Camagüey execute strategies to increase the export of honey, and also support the biopharmaceutical industry.
