Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services Expands Custom Training Programs for Beekeepers

The Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services is conducting a "Beekeeping Professional Training" program to promote healthy honeybee breeding techniques. The training sessions are scheduled for August 7, August 31, and September 30, 2026.

During the first session, Professor Kil Euijoon from Gyeongguk National University delivered a field-focused lecture on the types of honeybee mites and viruses, related diseases, and effective response strategies under the topic "Honeybee Mites and Viruses: Types and Responses."

The second session will feature Professor Lee Myungryul from Chungbuk Agricultural Meister University, who will lecture on "Colony Development and Strength Management." The third session will be led by Agricultural Researcher Oh Daekeun from the Rural Development Administration, covering "Understanding Advanced Honeybee Breeding and Propagation Techniques."

Gyeonggi Provincial Government

The target participants are beekeepers in Gyeonggi-do and members of the Gyeonggi Beekeeping Research Association. Those wishing to attend the second or third session can apply through their local Agricultural Technology Center or the beekeeping department in each city or county.

Jo Jungjoo, Director of the Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Research and Extension Services, stated, "Due to climate change, damage from honeybee pests and diseases is increasing, and the bee population is declining, causing significant challenges for beekeepers. We will continue to expand the dissemination of field-oriented technologies to do our utmost to help the Gyeonggi-do beekeeping industry overcome this crisis."

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