Apiary set-up and management / maintenance
Proper positioning of the hive
Good Beekeeping Practices
Infographic, Video
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The hives must always be positioned in a way that they receive prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during the day. They should be facing South-East to help the bees in starting foraging in the morning. Moreover, the hives should not be placed directly of the ground but on stands to avoid spoiling of the beehive structure. Beehives should be placed at about 50 cm from the ground to ease the beekeeper’s operations inside the hive.