Performance of farmers producer organization (FPO) in development of apiary enterprise in Karnataka

This study analyses performance of beekeeper association in production and marketing of honey in Karnataka in 2020-21. Most of beekeepers depend on farmer producer organisation (FPO) for marketing of honey. In order encourage the bee keeping activities for enhancing income and employment the study suggests the following policy options: 1). There is need to provide adequate loan at reasonable rate of interest with subsidy to boost honey and its products industry in the plain areas of Karnataka state. 2). Indian honey is having good international demand due to its special feature of medicinal flower nectar source hence engaging in exporting activities will widen marketing choices for beekeepers. 3). To create interest, awareness and providing rural employment in beekeeping activities, there is need for promotion of more FPO’s at bee keepers level and federation at state/ national level should be formed.