This book is an essential manual for beekeepers wishing to increase their knowledge of bees and to add another income stream to their activities. Whether you own one or thousands of beehives, this manual will take you step by step through the royal jelly production process, covering in detail: Why bees produce Royal jelly, therapeutic uses of the product, detailed methods of production, new larval transfer systems, International standards, storage and sale of the fresh product.
About the Author:
Dr. Ron van Toor gained an MSc in Crop Protection at bath University, UK. he has worked as an agricultural researcher and technology transfer specialist for 18 years in science disciplines. he worked with the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries to solve specific problems in the export of honey bees and the production of royal jelly. he gained his PhD in plant pathology in 2002.