Beekeepers

Beekeepers plan, organise, control, coordinate and operate apiaries to produce honey, queen bee pollen, beeswax and royal jelly, breed queen bees and pollinate crops.

What the job involves

• Breeds and raises bees for the production of honey and related products and for pollination stock

• Monitors and maintains the health and condition of bees

• Maintains appropriate nutritional levels

• Organises and conducts operations

• Directs and oversees general activities such as maintaining hives and controlling pests

• Maintains equipment

• Organises the sale, purchase and transportation of stock and produce

• Maintains and evaluates records of activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly

• Manages business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management

• May select, train and supervise staff and contractors