Study Of Some Factors Related To The Limited Production Of Honey In Wasit Governorate, Iraq

Abstract

Beekeeping is one of the most important branches of agricultural exploitation, because of a great role in increasing the of producers. This study was conducted in Wasit Governoarate, Iraq. The aim of the study identifies the impact factors in the limitation production of honey. The study was carried out 177 registered in the Wasit Agriculture Directorate to conduct the study a multistage simple random sampling technique of 31% of beekeepers, as the sample size 55 beekeepers. A questionnaire was prepared to study the problems facing beekeepers, as the form included six items, namely factors: environmental, biological, chemical factors, processing, marketing and cognitive. The data was collected through the personal interview, and the data collection process continued for (May, June 2019). This study revealed that the highest percentage 65.45% belonged to the medium category of impact factors related with limitation production of honey. Also, the problem of price changes it was most important problem facing beekeepers (prices for obtaining raw materials in addition to selling prices for the product). As for the effect of chemical pesticides, it is considered one of the most important items facing the beekeepers it will lead to reducing the number of bees.