Apiculture farmers hit by low Budget allocation in Karnataka
Apiculture farmers in Karnataka are facing challenges due to low budgetary allocations from the government. The Horticulture Department has been forced to provide fewer beekeeping boxes than needed, impacting honey production. Farmers are calling for increased funding to meet the growing demand for beekeeping resources.
- ▪The budget allocated for apiculture in Karnataka this year is ₹2 crore.
- ▪Farmers are currently receiving only two to three beekeeping boxes instead of the minimum ten required.
- ▪Karnataka has approximately 60,000 farmers involved in apiculture, primarily in four districts.
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A lack of budgetary support from the government has hit apiculture farmers in Karnataka, said farmers and officials in the Horticulture Department.The low budgetary allocation has forced the department to provide only two to three beekeeping boxes to farmers instead of providing minimum 10 boxes to each under the State Apiculture Development Scheme.Hemalata K., Senior Assistant Director, Horticulture Department (Apiculture), said, "In Karnataka, there are approximately 60,000 farmers involved in apiculture majorly located in Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, and Shivamogga districts. Last year, in 2025-26, the State recorded the production of 858.113 tonnes of honey, generating a revenue of ₹106.49 crore.
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