Videos
Beekeeping in the United Republic of Tanzania - ACP MEAs 3 Programme
16/10/2024
The ACP MEAs 3 Programme, funded by the European Union, delivered beekeeping training to farmers in the United Republic of Tanzania. This initiative equips farmers with gear and essential skills in sustainable beekeeping, enhancing their livelihoods while promoting biodiversity and environmental ...
The importance of bees and pollinators for food security and biodiversity
07/05/2024
Pollination deficit causes decreasing yields in agricultural production, thus reducing the capacity of agrifood systems to provide food. By promoting pollinator-friendly farming practices, we can help ensure that bees and other pollinators continue to play their critical role in agrifood systems.
Restoring land and livelihoods with beekeeping in Tanzania
23/05/2023
In northern Tanzania, recurring drought in recent years caused by climate change has put pressure on communities who make their livelihoods by keeping cattle. A group of Maasai women have turned to producing honey from beehives in the forest to generate additional income. This has enabled them to...
FAO & the World Bank support beekeeping in Yemen to restore honey production in the country
27/05/2022
Yemen produces some of the best and purest honey in the world. The country’s tradition of beekeeping goes back to the 10th century. But beekeeping in Yemen has been affected by the conflict in the country and the number of beekeepers has decreased. An FAO, project with funding from the World Bank, is helping beekeepers in Yemen restore and enhance their livelihoods.
EU/FAO Support to Rural Women Beekeepers
11/03/2021
TALKING BEES : FAO hosts a discussion on the importance of bees for World Bee Day 2020.
20/05/2020
Journalist, BBC broadcaster and avid beekeeper, Martha Kearney, speaks with:
Bees for Development’s Dr Nicola Bradbear
FAO’s Abram J. Bicksler
Professor Dave Goulson of the University of Sussex
Dr. Samuel Ramsey, AKA “Dr. Buggs.”
To all the unsung heroes...Thank you!
20/05/2020
Food is precious. And during times of crises we must appreciate even more what it takes to get it to our plates. Every step of the way, there are heroes working tirelessly so we can eat.
But there are other unsung heroes… Just think of bees and beekeepers.
When we think of pollinators we may only think of bees..
21/05/2019
When we think of pollinators we may only think of bees...but did you know butterflies, birds, moths, beetles, and even bats...are pollinators too!
Pollinators: our allies against climate change
17/05/2019
Did you know our pollinators help minimize the risk of climate change? How? Through their diversity. Pollinators have different traits and responses to various temperatures and habitats which means that we have pollinators suitable for different climates.
Tips for farmers on how we can protect bees and other pollinators!
17/05/2019
Bees and other pollinators are disappearing and a lack of proper habitats is part of the problem. Their pollination services are crucial and strongly affect crop yields. Are you a farmer? Watch the video for tips on what you can do to protect these tiny creatures. We can all play our part to prot...
Imagine a world without bees...
18/05/2018
More than 75 % of the world’s food crops rely on pollination. Without bees, we wouldn’t have these nutritious foods. Bees play an essential role in keeping us and the planet healthy.