Question

Which of the following is/are the important consideration(s) for a good quality and yield of honey?

• A. Foraging pattern
• B. Quantity of pasturage
• C. Location of apiary
• D. Quality of pasturage

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

Quality of pasturage

$\bullet$ Apiaries are places where the bees are raised for commercial honey production.
$\bullet$ Pasturage refers to the flowers available to the bees for nectar.
$\bullet$ The quality, quantity and taste of honey depends upon the pasturage or orchids available for the nectar and pollen collection.
$\bullet$ Foraging pattern refers to the distance covered by bees for nectar and pollen collection. Bees, generally have high foraging pattern which helps them in collecting nectar even from far distances.