1Division of Agriculture Extension and Communication, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Wadura–193201, Jammu & Kashmir
2Division of Entomology, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Wadura–193201, Jammu & Kashmir
3Division of Agricultural Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Wadura–193201, Jammu & Kashmir
The present study was conducted in district Baramulla of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Exploratory research design was used with an objective to identify the constraints perceived by the beekeepers. Garrett’s ranking technique was used as statistical technique to rank these constraints. High cost of tools and equipments, migration of bee colonies, shortage of forage, lack of honey processing units and lack of support of existing beekeepers to the upcoming beekeeper were found to be major constraints perceived by the beekeepers. It was concluded that through need based trainings, the technical and managerial capacities of the beekeepers will strengthen and lead to economic and sustainable development of beekeeping.
Beekeepers, Beekeeping, Constraints, Garrett’s ranking technique
