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References

Major Producers/Associations

Beekeepers Network Philippines Foundation, Inc.
Cebu Honeybeekeepers Association (CHAI)
PhilBee
FILBEE
Beekeepers Association of the Philippines
Guinobatan Beekeepers Cooperative
Guimaras Beekeepers’ Cooperative
Malabanan Multi-purpose Cooperative
Panabo Beekeepers Cooperative
Philippine Apicultural Foundation
Tropical Honeybeekeepers Association
Davao Del Sur Beekeepers Multi-purpose Cooperative
Kiotoy Multipurpose Cooperative
Bicolandia Beeraisers Association
Borbon Beekeepers Assn. Inc.
Cordillera Beekeepers Assn. Inc.
Cordillera Beekeepers Overseas Workers Assn. Inc.
Irisan Beekeepers Assn. Inc.
Kennon Road Beekeepers Assn. Inc.
La Union Beekeepers Assn. Inc.
Maco Beekeepers Assn. Inc.
Palawan Beekeepers Assn. Inc.
Tadiangan Beekeepers and Livelihood Association, Inc.
United Beekeepers Assn. Inc.
Independent beekeepers
Other Beekeeping Associations and Cooperatives

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Industry Strategies and Key Institutions Involved

Benguet State University (BSU)
Bureau of Plant Industries (BPI)
Camarines Sur State Agricultural College (CSSAC)
Cavite State University (CSU)
Deparment of Agriculture (DA)
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMSU)
Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU)
Philippine Normal University (PNU)
Saint Louis University (SLU)
University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)

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Industry Strategies and Research Institutions

MAJOR INDUSTRY STRATEGIES KEY INSTITUTIONS

Enhancement of and Increased Funding for Research, Development and Extension

a.      Bee breeding Program; Genetic Diversity Studies a.      UPLB, USM
b.      Bee product development program b.      MMSU, PNU, SLU
c.      Management and Conservation c.      BSU,UPLB, CSSAC
d.      Pollination d.      UPLB, CvSU, BSU, CSSAC, USM

e.      Technology adoption

e.      UPLB, MMSU, DMMMSU

Improving access to quality and reasonably priced inputs.

a.      Queens a.      BEENET, BPI, UPLB
b.      Nucleus Colonies b.      BEENET, BPI, UPLB

c.      Equipments

c.      BEENET, DOST

   

Linkages with or partnership with various industry support mechanisms (i.e. strong linkages between beekeepers, buyers, interagency and private-private partnerships)

DA, BEENET, TAPI, PCARRD

Enhancement of bees and bee product quality and classification standards

DTI, BFAD, DOST

Enhancement of market infrastructure facilities (i.e. access roads, processing centers)

AMAS, DTI

Human resource development (i.e. skills training)

DMMMSU, TAPI, ATI

Export market development

DTI, AMAS

Policy analysis and advocacy

DA, NEDA, BEENET, NEDA, PCARRD

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Sources

  • UPLB Bee Program and archives; UP Los Banos, Laguna
  • BEENET PHILIPPINES. Five-Year Development Plan: Progress report. Buzz Philippines. August. 4:1e. pp 4-9.
  • BEENET PHILIPPINES. BEENET Medium Term Development Plan Matrix. Buzz Philippines. August. 4:1e Special Issue.
  • BUREAU OF AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS. www.da.bas.gov.ph
  • BUREAU OF EXPORT AND TRADE PROMOTIONS. www.betp.gov.ph
  • CERVANCIA, C.R. and A.C. FAJARDO JR.. 2004. Status of Bee Research and Development in the Philippines. Buzz Philippines. August. 4:1e. pp 10-16.
  • DELIMA, A.S. and E.J. ROBBERTS. Beekeeping in the Philippines: A Feasibility Study for Small Farmers. Manila, Philippines. Netherlands Development Organization. p 155
  • DON MARIANO MARCOS MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY. 2004. Beekeeping Data Per Region. Paper Submitted to the National Apicultural Task Force.17 July 2004.
  • FAJARDO, A.C. JR. and C.R. CERVANCIA. 2004 The Growth of the Philippine Bee Industry. Buzz Philippines. August. 4:1e. pp 3 and 17.
  • LUCERO, R.M.. 2004. Promotion of Beekeeping in Coconut Growing Communities of the Philippines. Bees for New Asia. Proceedings of the 7th Asian Apicultural Association Conference. February 24-27. p.273.
  • MAGSAYSAY, J.F., R.M. LUCERO, A.C. MANILA-FAJARDO and N.E. TAPAY. 2004. Economics of Raising Honey Bees in the Philippines. Bees for New Asia. Proceedings of the 7th Asian Apicultural Association Conference. February 24-27. p.305
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    NATIONAL STATISTICS OFFICE. www.nso.gov.ph
    NEMENZO, R.E., E.C. LOYOLA, and C.R. CERVANCIA. Philippines: Country Report. Bees for New Asia. Proceedings of the 7th Asian Apicultural Association Conference. February 24-27. p.371.
  • PAYAWAL, P.C.. Pollination of Crop Plants and the Beekeeping Option. Philippine Agriculturist. 75 (3 & 4).131-144
  • PAYAWAL, P.C., A.C. TILDE and A.L. MANIMTIM. 1986. Year Round Pollen References of Italian Honey Bees (Apis mellifera Linn.) in the Philippines I. Los Baños Area. Philippine Agriculturist 69:217-225. April-June.
  • PAYAWAL, P.C., A.C. TILDE and A.L. MANIMTIM. 1989. Year Round Pollen References of Italian Honey Bees (Apis mellifera Linn.) in the Philippines II. Metro Manila Area. Philippine Entomologist. 7 (6) 593-604. October.
  • PAYAWAL, P.C., A.C. TILDE and A.L. MANIMTIM. 1991. Year Round Pollen References of Italian Honey Bees (Apis mellifera Linn.) in the Philippines III. Selected Areas. Philippine Agriculturist 7 (4) 503-509. December.
  • National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development - Australia
    MORSE, ROGER A. and N.W. CALDERONE. The Value of Honeybees as Pollinators in U.S. Crops in 2000
  • GREEN, DAVE. Pollination - Century 21 Style
  • Photos: Cathy Ledesma and Dariel Quiogue

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Part One
What is Apiculture
The Need for Bees
Business Opportunities

Part Two
Why Apiculture
Why the Philippines
Why Native Bees

Part Three
Program Objectives
Apiculture Program
Industry Concerns

Bee Ecology
About Pollination
About Beehunting
About Varoa Mites

References
Phil. Floral Calendar


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