ORGANIC BEEKEEPING IN BULGARIA – ESSENCE, PRESENT STATE AND PERSPECTIVES

Authors

  • Plamen Hristov Institute of Animal Science – Kostinbrod Author
  • Tsvetan Tsvetanov Institute of Animal Science – Kostinbrod Author

Keywords:

bees, organic beekeeping, bee products

Abstract

The report includes retrospective assessment of the bee products contaminants and the ways of their contamination.
It accentuates on the basic requirements for production of organic bee products and comprises a
brief analysis of the changes in traditional beekeeping technologies.
Also, the report presents data concerning the number of bee colonies under biological control, as
well as certifying organizations, market state and bee products marketing.
It presents actual normative documents as a basis for future development and promotion of organic
beekeeping.

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Published

22.12.2016

How to Cite

Hristov, P., & Tsvetanov, T. (2016). ORGANIC BEEKEEPING IN BULGARIA – ESSENCE, PRESENT STATE AND PERSPECTIVES. Bulgarian Journal of Animal Husbandry, 53(3-6), 20-29. https://agriacad.eu/ojs/index.php/bjah/article/view/331