Yemenite beekeeper. Via the UN. Notice the sword!
The Land of Israel is often referred to as the Land of Milk and Honey, but Yemen is now stepping up as a competitor in the honey industry. The National Festival of Yemeni Honey and Bee Products, set to launch in Al Sabeen Park in Sana’a, aims to promote Yemeni honey globally and boost its economic growth. The festival is organized by the Honey Unit of the Higher Agricultural and Fisheries Committee and the Ministry of Agriculture, with the slogan “Yemen the home of honey”.
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Radwan Al-Rubai from the agricultural ministry expressed that the festival will become an annual event, highlighting various types of high-quality Yemeni honey. The UN is actively supporting beekeepers in Yemen, with initiatives like Bees for Peace working to empower women through beekeeping. Yemen’s honey, extracted in chemical-free areas, is renowned for its unique quality and taste.
Yemen beekeepers. Courtesy of the FAO.
Yemen bees are known for their unique characteristics, and the honey they produce is extracted in chemical-free environments. As the country faces economic challenges, initiatives like the annual honey festival aim to showcase Yemeni honey to the world and support its beekeeping industry.
Yemen Honey from the Sidr tree, magical honey from paradise according to the Quran. Most of the honey on this piece of wax is not capped and not good for consumption. Via the FAO.
The upcoming honey festival in Yemen will bring together honey associations, producers, and marketers to promote the country’s unique honey varieties. Yemen’s honey, extracted in chemical-free zones, is a testament to the country’s dedication to producing high-quality products. With Yemen’s fertile lands and rich beekeeping traditions, the festival aims to showcase the country as a leading honey producer globally.
A haunting socotra tree in Yemen. It’s tree sap that looks like blood is used to treat wounds.
In addition to its honey production, Yemen is known for its unique socotra tree, which holds cultural significance and produces sap used for medicinal purposes. As the country faces challenges like water scarcity, initiatives like the honey festival play a crucial role in promoting Yemen’s agricultural products and boosting its economy.
