The use of technology in beekeeping was discussed

The use of technology in beekeeping was discussed
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Publish: 01.04.2024
Updated: 15.05.2024 12:07
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  • The use of technology in beekeeping was discussed.
  • Dr. Gennaro Di Prisco, a member of the Sustainable Plant Protection Institute of the Italian National Research Council, addressed the use of technology in beekeeping during his seminar.

    The event, which brought together Dr. Gennaro Di Prisco with beekeepers, was organized in collaboration with the Faculty of Agriculture, the Union of Chambers of Turkish Cypriot Engineers and Architects, and the Northern Cyprus Beekeepers Association.
    The seminar on “Honey Bee Diseases And Management, Using Smart Technologies In Beekeeping,” organized in collaboration with the Faculty of Agriculture at Near East University, the Union of Chambers of Turkish Cypriot Engineers and Architects (KTMMOB), and the Northern Cyprus Beekeepers Association, took place at the İrfan Günsel Congress Center Hall.
    The seminar, which addressed topics such as climate change, sustainable beekeeping, and artificial intelligence support, was well-attended. The seminar, open to the public, was attended by KTMMOB President Erkut Uluçam, Northern Cyprus Beekeepers Association President Hasan Kozok, Deputy Deans of the Faculty of Agriculture Prof. Dr. Salih Gücel and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Buket Asilsoy, faculty member Dr. İlker Gelişen, many students, and the Northern Cyprus Beekeepers Association Management, along with many beekeepers operating in Northern Cyprus.
    The opening speech of the seminar was delivered by the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. Dr. Özge Özden; Dr. Gennaro Di Prisco from the Sustainable Plant Protection Institute of the Italian National Research Council made an important presentation. Following the seminar, Prof. Dr. Özge Özden presented olive saplings to KTMMOB President Erkut Uluçam and Northern Cyprus Beekeepers Association President Hasan Kozok.
    Following the seminar at Near East University, Prof. Dr. Özge Özden and Dr. Gennaro Di Prisco, a member of the Sustainable Plant Protection Institute of the Italian National Research Council, conducted fieldwork.
    Prof. Dr. Özge Özden: “In the autumn, we will visit the Sustainable Plant Protection Institute of the Italian National Research Council with Turkish Cypriot beekeepers.”
    In her opening speech, Prof. Dr. Özge Özden, Dean of the Faculty, said they held their fourth event related to beekeeping this year, stating that this indicates the importance they attach to beekeeping in Northern Cyprus and ‘Cyprus Honey.’ Emphasizing the importance of international projects and scientific studies for quality production, Prof. Dr. Özge Özden said, “As the Faculty of Agriculture, we will continue to develop projects that will increase quality and productivity in agricultural production.” Prof. Dr. Özge Özden, stating that they have started preparations for new projects, said, “In the autumn, we plan to visit the Sustainable Plant Protection Institute of the Italian National Research Council with Turkish Cypriot beekeepers. During this visit, our beekeepers will have the opportunity to exchange information with their colleagues there about beekeeping practices. We will have the chance to learn about new techniques, methods, and best practices and integrate them into our own beekeeping activities. In this way, we will be able to take steps to improve our beekeeping sector and manage it more sustainably.”
    Dr. Gennaro Di Prisco: “Climate change is progressing rapidly, and sudden changes are occurring. To adapt rapidly to these changes, it is necessary to benefit from new technologies.”
    Dr. Gennaro Di Prisco from the Sustainable Plant Protection Institute of the Italian National Research Council said they are conducting an important project with the Faculty of Agriculture to increase the use of technology and artificial intelligence in beekeeping. Dr. Di Prisco, who said they focus on examining the stresses faced by bees with artificial intelligence technologies, also said, “We are also conducting a study on monitoring beehives in citrus orchards with robotic systems and analyzing them with artificial intelligence technology.” Dr. Di Prisco stated that within the scope of the BeeGuard Project financed by the European Union, bee and honey samples from the TRNC were analyzed and that these studies would contribute to efforts related to bee production.
    Dr. Gennaro Di Prisco stated that they also work on the behaviors and immune mechanisms of bees, emphasizing that factors such as climate change, diseases, and pests cause significant bee losses.
    Dr. Di Prisco said, “Climate change is progressing rapidly, and sudden changes are occurring. To adapt rapidly to these changes, it is necessary to benefit from new technologies.” Dr. Gennaro Di Prisco, pointing out two main problems in beekeeping, said, “Acute toxicity leads to sudden deaths, while slow population decline is generally caused by various factors such as parasites, pathogens, or limited nectar sources.” Emphasizing that beekeeping is a challenging endeavor, Dr. Di Prisco highlighted the absence of a fixed drug to combat emerging diseases as a reason for this. Dr. Di Prisco said, “Many factors are important for beekeepers; the strength of the bees, the presence of parasites and pathogens, etc. There are always different stress factors, and they are interconnected. Therefore, a holistic approach to hive management is important.”

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