COMRED | Mangrove honey production

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Mangrove honey production

The mangrove honey production project aims to increase income for apiculture farmers in the Shimoni Vanga seascape, thereby improving their livelihoods. This project supports farmers in accessing modern apiculture skills and techniques, honey processing and handling equipment, and expanding their reach to stable and structured markets.

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The project is being implemented in three villages: Yungi, Mwenjeni, and Mbweni. The groups consist of a total of 74 members, with 57% being women and 43% men; membership is open to all. So far, 30 out of the 74 members, who form the Special Business Unit (SBU), have been trained in business, life skills, and leadership skills. All 74 members have received hands-on training in beekeeping skills.

Looking ahead, the project will focus on training and capacity building for farmers in beekeeping, honey processing, and business and entrepreneurial skills. It will include hands-on project management with a model apiary for training and quality control. Each group will receive a full beekeeping kit, including hives, apiary sheds, a processing unit, and marketing and packaging materials.

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