Resham Chhantyal Switches from Traditional Sheep Farming to Commercial Beekeeping in Myagdi
Summary
Resham Chhantyal from Myagdi shifted from traditional sheep farming to commercial beekeeping, producing 300 liters of honey annually and becoming self-reliant.
Key Points
- Resham Chhantyal switched from sheep farming to commercial beekeeping in Myagdi.
- He produces 300 liters of honey annually, selling it at Rs 2,000 per liter directly from home.
- Chhantyal expanded his hives to 200 colonies using local 'Apis cerana' bees without government support.
- Challenges include protecting bees from wild animals and difficulties in firm registration due to remote location.
