Stingless Bee Honey Farming and Farmer Empowerment in Sawahlunto City, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Stingless bee honey farming offers a sustainable agricultural practice that provides a natural sweetener and empowers smallholder farmers, especially in developing regions. This study, conducted in Sawahlunto City, West Sumatra, Indonesia, explores the socioeconomic and ecological benefits of stingl...
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| author | Oktavia Y. Mahdi Mahdi Astuti N.B. Hidayat R. Yonariza Yonariza Mutiani C. Anwar H. Goembira F. Arbain A. |
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| description | Stingless bee honey farming offers a sustainable agricultural practice that provides a natural sweetener and empowers smallholder farmers, especially in developing regions. This study, conducted in Sawahlunto City, West Sumatra, Indonesia, explores the socioeconomic and ecological benefits of stingless bee farming while identifying challenges faced by farmers. Interviews with farmers, local officials, and researchers revealed that honey production significantly enhances farmers’ incomes, diversifies agricultural activities, and improves food security. Ecological benefits, such as enhanced pollination and biodiversity conservation, were also acknowledged. However, barriers such as limited technical knowledge, inadequate resources, and weak market linkages constrain broader adoption. The study recommends strengthening extension services, offering financial support, and developing cooperative marketing channels to address these challenges. These measures could help farmers capitalize on the rising demand for sustainable honey while preserving ecological balance. Policymakers and development organizations can harness the transformative potential of stingless bee honey farming to promote sustainable livelihoods and environmental stewardship. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b16fe2a77433460f84a5484df2f00e912025-02-07T08:20:35ZengEDP SciencesBIO Web of Conferences2117-44582025-01-011590700110.1051/bioconf/202515907001bioconf_safe24_07001Stingless Bee Honey Farming and Farmer Empowerment in Sawahlunto City, West Sumatra, IndonesiaOktavia Y.0Mahdi Mahdi1Astuti N.B.2Hidayat R.3Yonariza Yonariza4Mutiani C.5Anwar H.6Goembira F.7Arbain A.8Department of Agricultural Socio Economic, Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas UniversityDepartment of Agricultural Socio Economic, Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas UniversityDepartment of Agricultural Socio Economic, Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas UniversityDepartment of Agricultural Socio Economic, Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas UniversityDepartment of Agricultural Socio Economic, Faculty of Agriculture, Andalas UniversityGraduate School, Andalas UniversityDepartment of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Political Science, Andalas UniversityDepartment of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Andalas UniversityCenter for Environmental Study. Andalas UniversityStingless bee honey farming offers a sustainable agricultural practice that provides a natural sweetener and empowers smallholder farmers, especially in developing regions. This study, conducted in Sawahlunto City, West Sumatra, Indonesia, explores the socioeconomic and ecological benefits of stingless bee farming while identifying challenges faced by farmers. Interviews with farmers, local officials, and researchers revealed that honey production significantly enhances farmers’ incomes, diversifies agricultural activities, and improves food security. Ecological benefits, such as enhanced pollination and biodiversity conservation, were also acknowledged. However, barriers such as limited technical knowledge, inadequate resources, and weak market linkages constrain broader adoption. The study recommends strengthening extension services, offering financial support, and developing cooperative marketing channels to address these challenges. These measures could help farmers capitalize on the rising demand for sustainable honey while preserving ecological balance. Policymakers and development organizations can harness the transformative potential of stingless bee honey farming to promote sustainable livelihoods and environmental stewardship.https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2025/10/bioconf_safe24_07001.pdf |
| spellingShingle | Oktavia Y. Mahdi Mahdi Astuti N.B. Hidayat R. Yonariza Yonariza Mutiani C. Anwar H. Goembira F. Arbain A. Stingless Bee Honey Farming and Farmer Empowerment in Sawahlunto City, West Sumatra, Indonesia BIO Web of Conferences |
| title | Stingless Bee Honey Farming and Farmer Empowerment in Sawahlunto City, West Sumatra, Indonesia |
| title_full | Stingless Bee Honey Farming and Farmer Empowerment in Sawahlunto City, West Sumatra, Indonesia |
| title_fullStr | Stingless Bee Honey Farming and Farmer Empowerment in Sawahlunto City, West Sumatra, Indonesia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Stingless Bee Honey Farming and Farmer Empowerment in Sawahlunto City, West Sumatra, Indonesia |
| title_short | Stingless Bee Honey Farming and Farmer Empowerment in Sawahlunto City, West Sumatra, Indonesia |
| title_sort | stingless bee honey farming and farmer empowerment in sawahlunto city west sumatra indonesia |
| url | https://www.bio-conferences.org/articles/bioconf/pdf/2025/10/bioconf_safe24_07001.pdf |
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