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Muscat Daily
2 days ago
- Business
- Muscat Daily
MAFWR moves to boost honey industry
Muscat – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) held a high-level meeting in Muscat on Tuesday to discuss the development of Oman's beekeeping sector and ways to increase the added value of locally produced honey. The session was chaired by H E Dr Ahmed bin Nasser al Bakri, Undersecretary for Agricultural Resources in MAFWR, and attended by beekeepers, officials from honey export and import companies, and representatives from the ministry. Participants reviewed key economic indicators, identified sector challenges, and discussed proposals to improve production and raise the quality of Omani honey for better competitiveness in both domestic and international markets. H E Bakri described the beekeeping sector as an important part of national food security and a potential contributor to economic diversification. He called for stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors to ensure sustainability and implement best practices in honey production and marketing. Omani honey, particularly Sidr and Samr varieties, is valued for its quality, attributed to the country's biodiversity and unique flora in the region.
Muscat Daily
28-05-2025
- General
- Muscat Daily
Oman's beekeepers harvest 3 tonnes of honey in Manah
Manah – The wilayat of Manah in Dakhliyah has recorded a honey yield of around three tonnes this season, mainly comprising the Sidr and Samr varieties. More than 100 beekeepers operate approximately 1,400 beehives in the wilayat, contributing to a growing sector that supports both local livelihoods and the wider economy. Mohammed Harib al Bahlani, Director of the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources in Manah, said the profession plays a key role in meeting domestic demand and promoting Omani honey through festivals and trade events within and outside the sultanate. Bahlani said the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources is backing the sector through a national programme that supports honeybee breeding and expansion. The initiative includes training, technical support, and the provision of modern tools to ensure sustainable honey production. 'This season saw a marked increase in Samr honey due to better pasture conditions and the absence of pests and diseases,' Bahlani said. 'The result is higher availability and lower prices for consumers.' The department also organises awareness programmes for students and practical training for beekeepers, covering hive management, bee propagation and queen rearing. Veteran beekeeper Nasser bin Hamoud al Busaidi, who has been harvesting honey for over four decades, recalled collecting honey from valleys and mountains in his early days. 'Today, I maintain a permanent apiary in the wilayat and sell honey through social media, which provides a steady income,' he said. 'I also plan to raise Harmal honey bees soon.' He acknowledged the challenges of transporting hives during extreme heat or drought, but said this season was productive due to abundant Samr blossoms and favourable dry conditions.
Observer
11-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
More than 140 tonnes of honey produced
SUHAR: Honey production in the wilayats of Al Batinah North Governorate in 2024 amounted to approximately 140.515 tonnes. This included 56.2 tonnes of Sidr honey and 84.3 tonnes of Samr honey, with a total value estimated at approximately RO 2.1 million. Eng Said bin Mohammed al Adawi, Director of the Agricultural Development Department at the Directorate-General of Agriculture in Al Batinah North Governorate, said that the directorate continues its efforts to support beekeepers and promote the honey industry in the governorate by organising marketing exhibitions aimed at opening new outlets for honey farmers, encouraging them to improve their display and marketing operations. The directorate also implements programmes and field visits for beekeepers to support them and improve production quality. — ONA
