(a) Keeping beehives in crop fields during flowering period increases pollination efficiency and improves the yield-beneficial both from the point of view of crop yield and honey yield.
Eg., Sunflower, Brassica, Apple and Pear.
(b) The following points are important for successful bee-keeping :
(i) Knowledge of the nature and habits of bees,
(ii) Selection of suitable location for keeping the beehives,
(iii) Catching and hiving of swarms (group of bees),
(iv) Management of beehives during seasons, and
(v) Handling and collection of honey and of beeswax.
