Dominican Republicwith its diverse microclimates, is an ideal place for production of Honey. These conditions allow obtaining a Honey unique and varied flavors.
Thanks to this, the production national of nectar bee has been growing. Currently it exceeds 700,000 kilos, of which the majority is exported to the United States, France and some Caribbean islands, and the other part is distributed in the country.
This was stated by the executive president of the Dominican Agribusiness Board (JAD), Osmar BenÃtez, during the opening ceremony of the XVI Congress of the International Latin American Beekeeping Federation (FILAPI) 2024.
In addition, he highlighted that it is expected that by 2025 more than 1.2 million kilos of production annual.
“The beekeeping It is still an incipient activity in the country, which has been progressively advancing. Every day we have new people joining the sector. Now there are more than 100,000 projectswith a view to expansion,” said BenÃtez.
Although this area still does not generate much income for the country, he said that there are many interested Dominicans who do not have projectsbut who want to join this economic activity. “This leaves money every two months and is sold, it is very profitable because the initial investment is not so large,” he highlighted.
He pointed out that the import of Honey has decreased, only bringing specialized material.
Furthermore, the multiplication of bees queens to export.
Agriculture depends on bees
He highlighted that the bees They form an important part of the production agricultural, “when there is pollinationthere is fruitfulness. Agriculture depends more than 80% on this insect.”
New machinery
He highlighted that there are several foreign companies interested in settling in the Dominican Republic to provide transportation services. extraction, productionof the Honey.
He added that the Agricultural Bank has already begun to finance projectswhich will translate into greater income for the beekeepers.
He added that the country already has laboratories to detect fraud Honey.
Project Law
The representative for Santiago, Dilenia Santos, submitted a project of Law seeks to promote the beekeeping sector.
“More than marketing, we want to raise awareness of the benefits of honey, since it could replace sugar and obesity could be eradicated in the country”Deputy for Santiago
There is a need to raise awareness about the consumption of the Honey
The president of the International Latin American Beekeeping Federation, Lucas MartÃnez, stated that in the country there is a need to raise awareness among the population about the benefits of consumption of the Honeysince “little is produced and little is consumed. Joint strategies must be created to promote production of the Honey“.
He also added that the change climatic and industrialization continue to be a great challenge for the production beekeeping around the world.
Inauguration of Filapi 2024
With the participation of beekeepers from 17 countries, businessmen and national authorities, the XVI Latin American Beekeeping Congress was inaugurated FILAPI 2024, in the Pedro Mir Library, of the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD).
FILAPI 2024 is organized by the Latin American International Beekeeping Federation (FILAPI), together with the Dominican Agrobusiness Board, Inc. (JAD), and will take place from November 13 to 16, 2024.
This Congress, considered as the event The most important beekeeping industry in Latin America, it is organized every two years in different member countries of the International Latin American Beekeeping Federation.
FILAPI 2024 is a unique platform for beekeepers, researchersbusinessmen and lovers of beekeeping from all over the world come together, share their experiences and knowledge, and explore the latest trends in the beekeeping industry.
This event will not only promote the beekeeping Dominican Republic at an international level, but will also be a catalyst for the sustainable development of this sector, projecting the Dominican Republic as a reference in the beekeeping at the level of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Furthermore, it brings together beekeepers, researchersbusinessmen and authorities of the sector, with the aim of exchanging knowledge and scientific advances in the field of beekeeping.
FILAPI 2024 will develop an agenda that includes conferencessymposiums and business rounds focused on the main challenges and opportunities of the beekeeping sector, where topics such as varroa control, pollinationmeliponiculture and the genetic improvement of beesamong others, with the participation of national and international speakers.
Jointly, there will be carried out a exposure commercial of products related to beekeepingas well as honey tasting and tasting activities.
In addition, spaces will be dedicated to reflect on the role of women in the beekeeping and the strengthening of young people in the sector, through workshops and work tables.
