Titukulane Mu Uchi Gold
In Machinga District, local beekeepers belonging to the Shire River Honey Producers & Marketing Cooperative face low yields and sub-optimal honey quality due to traditional harvesting methods....
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About this Project
In Machinga District, local beekeepers belonging to the Shire River Honey Producers & Marketing Cooperative face low yields and sub-optimal honey quality due to traditional harvesting methods. Supported by $6,065.68 from Mudzi Connect, the cooperative will upgrade its operations by purchasing 50 modern beehives alongside essential equipment, including 9 protective suits and 6 smokers. To guarantee sustainable impact, members and cooperative leadership will undergo training focused on modern apiary management, equipment maintenance and value-addition techniques. This initiative aims to expand production capacity, elevate product quality, enhance household earnings among the 120 beekeepers and promote local forest conservation.
The Titukulane Mu Uchi Gold Project, implemented by Shire River Honey Producers and Marketing Cooperative with $6,065.68 co-investment with Mudzi Connect, is making progress towards improving honey production, household incomes and environmental conservation. To date, the cooperative has procured and installed 25 beehives, purchased six bee suits and six pairs of protective gloves. Additionally, 21 lead farmers (13 men and 8 women) have been trained in apiary site selection, hive installation, management and pest control. The remaining 25 beehives are expected to be procured with the remaining 40% grant funding. Further activities will focus on hive installation, apiary management and monitoring to increase honey production and strengthen sustainable livelihoods.