Vision
A national center of excellence leading in the development of a globally competitive apiculture industry.
Mission
Promote research, and engage in extension and training services.
Goal
Pursue and sustain the institutionalization and integration of apiculture in agro-ecosystems for national development.
Objectives
- Develop and package apiculture technologies.
- Educate farmers and other stakeholders through effective extension approaches.
- Develop and promote quality honeybee products and by-products.
- Sustain the efficiency and effectiveness of apiculture programs, projects, and activities.
- Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures to promote the apiculture industry.
Project and Programs
1. Trainings
- 5-day Beekeeping Training
Provides all the basic topics on beekeeping, including apiary visitation, practicums, and laboratory activities; designed to train potential apiculturists; pre-requisite of the other beekeeping training
- Hands-On Training
A two-month On-The-Job Training; more on apiary works; requires a daily log of activities and a summary of the report at the end of the training
- Specialized Beekeeping Training
Has two types of one-month training each: 1. Queen Rearing; and 2. Diagnosis and Management of Honeybee Pest and Diseases
2. Research and Development
- Bee Botany and Pollination
- Hive Management
- Honeybee Pest and Pesticide Management
- Bee Products Processing and Utilization
- Beekeeping Tools and Equipment
- Socio-Economics and Marketing
3. Extension and Development
- NARTDI Training Program
- Demonstration Apiary
- Bee Health and Development
- Bee Pasture and Development
- Bee Product Development
- Quality Control Services
- Development and Publication of IEC Materials