Unlocking Local Wisdom: Indigenous Techniques and Farmer Innovations in Beekeeping in Karnataka

C.G. Arunkumara, K. S. Jagadish, Manjuprakash, M. C. Keerthi · 2025 · Indian Journal of Entomology

Summary. Researchers surveyed eight districts in Karnataka to document indigenous and farmer-developed beekeeping practices. They recorded 31 unique practices covering pest management, disease management, honey harvesting, and meliponiculture. These low-cost, locally adapted solutions offer practical alternatives for mainstream beekeeping systems and demonstrate how grassroots innovation and indigenous knowledge can advance sustainable agricultural practices using local resources.

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  journal = {Indian Journal of Entomology},
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DOI

10.55446/ije.2025.2659

Countries

India

Regions

Asia

Categories

indigenous-innovation, agtech, food-systems, general-innovation

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2026-09-01