Collaborative Site Visit Conducted for Queen Bee Rearing Project at CARDI Saint Lucia Field Station

To support the growth of the national apiculture sector, representatives from the Mille Fleurs Honey Producers’ Cooperative Society Ltd and officials from the Ministry of Agriculture recently visited the CARDI Saint Lucia Field Station to select a location for a new Queen Bee Rearing Project.

The initiative represents a direct collaboration between CARDI, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Cooperative, aimed at building local queen rearing capacity, improving hive productivity, and expanding honey processing for local and regional markets.

Key Stakeholders in Attendance:

• Ministry of Agriculture: Chief Veterinary Officer, Bee Coordinator, and Apiculture Technician.
• Mille Fleurs Cooperative: Executive Members representing local beekeepers.
CARDI: Country Representative and technical team.

Following a tour of the facility, a prime location was selected, and key stakeholders outlined strategic action points to advance the project toward launch.