Beekeeping

The potential for beekeeping in Kibondo District is good because of high nectar yielding tree species due to presence of miombo woodlands. Beekeepers in the District are for production of honey and bee - wax. The Belgium Technical Coorporation [BTC] has played a big role in facilitating training to Beekeepers on improved beekeeping and construction/renovation of 3 honey collection centres in Kibondo District namely Kibondo, Kifura and Busunzu collection centre’s   and the yield has increased tremendously. The district has also constructed a queen rearing centre where by other bee products such as bee pollen, loyal jelly and propolis can be harvested.

Kibondo District leads other Districts in the region for /production of honey and beewax due to presence of Miombo wood that favours existence of bees. The production trend of honey and Honey production has increased from 175 tons in 2013 tons to 203.1 tons in 2015 and 2.3 tons in 2013 bee wax  and 4.2 tons in 2015 respectively.