Characteristics of beekeepers Mean Minimum Maximum Family size (in number) 4 1 8 Age ( in year) 30 22 50 Experience in beekeeping( in year) 8 4 18 Honey yield from traditional (in kg) 5.3 4 8 Land size (in ha) 1.25 0 2.5

Table 2: Socio-economic characteristics of the beekeepers