To share knowledge and skills on effectively utilizing stingless bees as pollinators in coconut orchards, the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) in MIMAROPA conducted the Training on Beekeeping: Stingless Bee as Coconut Pollinator at Ala Amid Bed and Breakfast, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, October 8-10, 2024.
The training was participated in by 20 farmers who were exposed to discussions covering topics related to bees and their management, as well as their role as coconut pollinators. Ms. Ramona Pastor, a beekeeper and owner of HN Organic Farm, served as the resource speaker for these topics.
The participants were also engaged in hands-on activities and beekeeping demonstrations wherein parts and functions of improvised beehives were shown. Moreover, they had a discussion on the different bee behaviors that a beekeeper should note at Rodriguez Integrated Farm, one of ATI’s certified Learning Sites for Agriculture.
“Sobrang malaking bagay po ito para sa aming farm. Inakala ko noon na ang mga bubuyog na ito ay walang pakinabang, pero sobrang malaking tulong pala ito para sa ating mga farmers. Maraming salamat po ulit sa inyo, at sana po sa mga nag-attend dito, ipagpatuloy natin ang pag-aalaga ng bees para makatulong sa atin,” said Mr. Vicente M. Bantilin, one of the members of Iluluway Farmers Association, Quezon, Palawan.
