Apiculture: meaning, definitions and examples
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apiculture
[ əˈpɪkʌlʊtʃər ]
bee farming
Apiculture, commonly known as bee farming, is the maintenance of bee colonies, commonly in man-made hives. This practice has been a crucial aspect of agriculture for centuries, supporting pollination and producing honey and other bee products. Beekeepers, those who engage in apiculture, play a vital role in agricultural productivity and ecosystem health.
Synonyms
bee husbandry, bee keeping, honey farming.
Examples of usage
- The apiculture industry is vital for crop production.
- He decided to start apiculture as a hobby.
- Apiculture requires knowledge of bee behavior.
- Many farmers use apiculture to improve yield.
- Courses on apiculture help new beekeepers.
Translations
Translations of the word "apiculture" in other languages:
🇵🇹 apicultura
🇮🇳 मधुमक्खी पालन
🇩🇪 Imkerei
🇮🇩 perlebahan
🇺🇦 бджільництво
🇵🇱 pszczelarstwo
🇯🇵 養蜂
🇫🇷 apiculture
🇪🇸 apicultura
🇹🇷 arıcılık
🇰🇷 양봉업
🇸🇦 تربية النحل
🇨🇿 včelařství
🇸🇰 včelárstvo
🇨🇳 养蜂业
🇸🇮 čebelarstvo
🇮🇸 býflugur
🇰🇿 ара шаруашылығы
🇬🇪 ფუტკრის მეურნეობა
🇦🇿 balıqçılıq
🇲🇽 apicultura
Etymology
The term 'apiculture' comes from the Latin word 'apis', meaning 'bee', combined with the suffix '-culture', which refers to the act of raising or cultivating. The practice of raising bees dates back to ancient times, with evidence of beekeeping found in Egyptian hieroglyphs and historical texts from various cultures, including Greek and Roman societies. As agriculture evolved, so did apiculture, becoming a key component of maintaining healthy ecosystems and ensuring food supply through pollination. In modern times, apiculture has expanded into a scientific study, examining the behaviors, health, and environmental impacts of bees, which are essential for global food security.