The number of beekeepers has increased in the region.
There are favorable conditions for development of beekeeping, which is considered very efficient in the aspect of economy in Gabala having mountainous and lowland areas. For further development of beekeeping, coordination of the works of entrepreneurs engaging in this sector, Gabala regional department of Azerbaijan Beekeepers Association has been established. It is the result of the implemented works that the number of physical persons showing interest in this sector is increasing year by year in the region. 20 physical persons have created new individual beekeeping farms within the last one year. Currently, the number of individual engaging in beekeeping in Gabala has reached to 318, and the bee colonies to 3930. It should be noted that 50 varieties of plants for bee feeding are growing in the region. A special care is taken for the bee colonies to get good honey. Last year, the beekeepers from Gabala produced 19600 kilograms honey, which is 4.7 tons more than the previous year. The number of bee colonies is expected to double in the bee breeding sector of the region in the oncoming years, and the relevant works are carried on in this respect.
