Honey initiative.

THE bee is the only insect that produces food consumed by humans. Egyptians knew the importance of the bees which is why apiculture - domestication of the bees - was shown in Egyptian art about 4,500 years ago.

Learning of its importance recently, the government launched the Billion Tree Honey Initiative to increase the production of honey (Dec 22). In this project, trees like 'kao', 'phula', 'kikar' and others that attract the bees will be planted. This will provide job opportunities to the local...