VI international scientific conference Sustainable agriculture and rural development, 11-12. 12. 2025, Belgrade [pp. 645-652]
AUTHOR(S) / AUTOR(I): Raluca Mihaela Ferii, Dariana Maria Voinescu, Ana Maria Ștefan
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.46793/zbIEP25.645F
ABSTRACT / SAŽETAK:
Honey bees have existed for millions of years, evolving natural systems that benefit their ability to survive and thrive. There is suggested a method of beekeeping based on deep respect for and understanding of the honey bee colony as a highly evolved system. Conventional beekeeping treats bees as livestock, prioritizing the desires and needs of humans, such as honey yields and agricultural crops, over the health of the pollinators and the Planet. Bees play a crucial role in sustaining biodiversity and food production, yet their numbers are declining worldwide due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change. “One flower at a time” suggests that positive change can be accomplished gradually, with each individual contribution, symbolized by planting a single flower, together making a significant impact. This initiative brings together communities, schools, and faith organizations to take concrete action for the environment, one flower at a time.
KEYWORDS / KLJUČNE REČI:
Honey bees, beekeeping method, one flower at the time
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT / PROJEKAT:
This research was partially conducted as a result of the Erasmus+ mobility of Ferii Raluca-Mihaela, Voinescu Dariana-Maria and Ștefan Ana-Maria at the Institute of Agricultural Economics, Belgrade, The mobility took place from April 6, 2025, to April 12, 2025.
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