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Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2011, The Saloum Delta is a natural environment with great biodiversity. This has allowed the emergence of activities such as gathering (mangrove oysters, honey), cultivation and livestock farming (vegetables, cereals, livestock).
To cope with population growth, new techniques have enabled the development of these productions and the emergence of small-scale market gardening, oyster farming, beekeeping…
It is in this context that it appeared modern beekeeping based on the use of frame or top-bar hives.
In Dassilamé, the first training sessions to use these modern beehives were organised in 2008. And, apiaries were installed in villages along the Toubacouta – Karang axis.
Particularly suited to the context of the Saloum Delta, the bee Apis mellifera adansonii It provides good results in terms of production and resistance to pests and predators. present in colonies such as the wax moth, the varroa mite and the small hive beetle.
Given the results obtained, the villages New areas in the Saloum Delta have called upon Apiflordev and AIVDD to develop beekeeping activities. which addresses the dual objective of generating income for village populations while protecting the biodiversity of the mangrove and forest areas surrounding the villages.
Empowering young people and women in the Saloum Delta through the promotion of modern beekeeping:
Promoting modern beekeeping practices, especially among young beneficiaries, and supporting them in their professional and social integration
Improving beekeeping production in new areas of the Saloum Delta
Accessing institutional markets to better promote bee products
Manufacturing of beekeeping equipment (beehives, personal protective equipment)
Identification of beekeepers interested in the project
Establishment of perimeters (site survey, identification of beehive installation locations), installation of one village apiary per perimeter
Theoretical and practical training for beekeepers in modern beekeeping and in the sale of hive products.
Honey registration (collection and submission of honey samples to obtain certification)
Identification of sales outlets, highlighting of products from beehives and in particular mangrove honeys (tasting stands, etc.)
Monitoring honey production
50 beekeepers, male or female, living or working in the villages of Bettenti, Bossinkang, Bacadadji, Djinak, Mbangkama, of whom 80 are under 30 years old
Two instructors are responsible for assisting beekeepers in locating and identifying apiaries, installing hives, monitoring colonies and honey harvests, and processing and selling the honey.
Ten residents from the villages of Bettenti, Bossinkang, Bacadadji, Djinak, and Mbangkama will be trained in selling beehive products and involved in sales.
Two carpenters and two tailors will receive information on the characteristics of beekeeping equipment, dimensions, hive models and PPE to manufacture, and materials to use.
Through its Microprojects division, the NGO La Guilde, in partnership with the French Development Agency and the Fondation de France, supports the implementation of microprojects serving sustainable development internationally.