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Honey
According to experts, annual demand for honey in the
domestic market stands at around 5,000 tons but the
beekeepers are able to produce only around 4,500 tons
annually. Nepal has the capacity to accommodate more
than one million beehives but currently, only around
300,000 hives are used. According to the Federation of
Nepal Beekeepers in Dang, honey production has increased
by 100 tonnes in 2016 compared to 2015. 320 tonnes of
honey was produced in 2016.
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