Beekeeping in Israel PDF Print E-mail
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Tuesday, 20 October 2009 18:14

450 beekeers in Israel

  • 3,600 tons of honey are consumed annually in Israel
  • 73% of hives are kept by beekeeprs in apiaries of up to 150 hives
  • 17% of hives are kept by beekeeprs in apiaries of up to 500 hives
  • 10% of hives are kept by beekeeprs in apiaries of over 500 hives
  • 20-30 kg is the average yield per hive for small-scale beekeepers
  • 50-60 kg is the average yield per hive for large-scale beekeepers

    • More details available from the Israel Ministry of Agriculture.