Beekeeping and Technology Seminar Revolutionizes Cyprus Honey Production
In a groundbreaking initiative, the Near East University Faculty of Agriculture has joined forces with the Italian Sustainable Plant Protection Institute to safeguard Cyprus's native bee race. The collaborative effort was unveiled at the recent "Beekeeping and Technology" seminar, an event that proved to be a game-changer for beekeepers in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
The seminar, attended by key figures such as Emin Bahçıvan, Founding President of the Northern Cyprus Beekeepers Association, and Hasan Kozok, President of the same association, explored cutting-edge technological solutions aimed at optimizing honey production efficiency.
Scientific Methods: A Gateway to Beekeeping Success
Emin Bahçivan, shedding light on bee breeding and honey production in TRNC, emphasized the vital role scientific methods play in enhancing beekeeping efficiency. With an eye on quality standards, Hasan Kozok stressed the need for legal regulations governing honey production, underlining that scientific guidance is indispensable for increasing productivity.
Preserving Cyprus's Native Bee Race
Professor Dr. Özge Özden, Dean of Near East University Faculty of Agriculture, presented the historical context of beekeeping in Cyprus, revealing the challenges faced in preserving the local bee race. With a focus on identifying the pure local breed, ongoing studies aim to counter hybridization caused by foreign queen bees, ensuring the sustainability of honey production.
Innovative Approaches: Monitoring and Artificial Intelligence
A significant highlight of the seminar was the presentation on "Hive Monitoring Systems" by Assistant Professor Dr. İlker Gelen from Near East University. Detailing the importance of monitoring hive conditions, Dr. Gelen outlined the integration of artificial intelligence to track movement, stress, sound, temperature, and humidity, ultimately elevating honey production efficiency to unprecedented levels.
Director of the Near East University Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Institute, Professor Dr. Fadi Al-Turjman, expressed optimism about advancing these studies with cutting-edge technology. The integration of artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize honey production by ensuring optimal hive conditions through real-time monitoring.
As Cyprus takes strides toward a more technologically advanced and sustainable beekeeping industry, the collaborative efforts of academia and beekeeping professionals promise a future of increased efficiency and ecological preservation.
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