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Low land needs, several income streams and a fast payback. See the capital and three-year returns behind a 500-hive apiary in Kenya.
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Looking for an agribusiness that doesn’t eat up your time? See how 20 hives can grow into a steady honey income in Kenya, and where your buyers are waiting.
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It is not a get-rich-quick scheme. It is closer to building an apartment block. See how to start, what it costs, what it can earn and what can go wrong.
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A year ago he managed a bank branch. Today he manages 150 hives. See how a 56-year-old Kenyan made the switch and what he learnt along the way.
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Bee venom sells by the gram, and a well-managed hive can give about one gram a month. This beginner's business plan covers how many hives to start with, what they cost, what you can earn, and the risks to plan for.
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eekeeping can be more than a hobby. Learn what separates a small apiary from a commercial enterprise, from colony management and production costs to value addition, quality control and market access.
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