http://lattes.cnpq.br/7228330369472167; QUEIROZ, João Lucas.
Résumé:
Beekeeping in the municipality of Acopiara-Ceará has been highlighted as a source of extra
income for the rural producer, being a family productive activity. This study is aimed to
obtain information on the characteristics of beekeeping in this municipality and based on the
data obtained, detail the technological profile of beekeepers in this region. Questionnaires
were given to 100 beekeepers belonging to the Association of Beekeepers of the Municipality
of Acopiara (APA) to obtain data on the components of the production system, use of
equipment ,utensils, management practices, harvesting, post harvesting and management.
Data was analyzed through descriptive statistics using mean percentage. The results showed
that beekeepers presented a higher percentage of adoption of recommended technologies
(30%), followed by management (5%), postharvest (5%), equipment / utensils (2%) and
practices (2%). The region does not have a honey house. The main difficulties identified were
drought and environmental pollution .The measures cited to boost activity were mainly
reforestation and routine technical assistance.