COAST REGION, Sept. 29 -- THE Rufiji District Council in the Coast region is moving to formalise its beekeeping sector by establishing a district-level cooperative society.
The initiative aims to unite local beekeepers, boost employment and expand markets for honey and other high-value bee products such as beeswax, pollen and propolis.
Mohamed Hamis, a member of the organising committee, told the Daily News over the weekend that over 80 beekeeping groups in Rufiji, comprising approximately 1,200 members, have already committed to joining the cooperative.
“Preparations for registration are underway with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the initiative is currently in its early stages,” he said.
Mr Hamis insisted the cooperat...
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