The Association of Beekeepers of Lanzarote has received several specimens of Canarian black queen bees, originating from La Palma, in an event held at the Experimental Agricultural Farm. This delivery addresses a long-standing demand from the island's beekeeping sector and aims to enhance the genetics of local hives.
This action concludes months of coordination between various institutions and beekeeping associations, spearheaded by the Cabildo of Lanzarote. The objective is to facilitate local producers' access to purebred Canarian bees, considered highly valuable.
“"Beekeeping is an emerging activity on our island with enormous environmental and agricultural value. From the Cabildo, we have worked to fulfill a demand that the sector had been raising for over eight years, coordinating all necessary procedures so that these queen bees can reach Lanzarote and contribute to improving our hives."
Currently, twelve producers manage over 300 hives in Lanzarote. The queen bees distributed by the association will be used to reinforce existing hives, create new colonies, and contribute to the conservation of the Canarian black bee, a native breed essential to the Archipelago.
This initiative is part of the collaboration established between Lanzarote and La Palma to ensure the future of this species and strengthen the island's beekeeping activity. The Canarian black bee plays a crucial role in pollinating local flora and crops, contributing to the maintenance of ecosystems and the progressive growth of this activity on the island.
