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> News > Community Service of the Faculty of Forestry: Introduction of Trigona sp Honey Bee NTFPs through Integrated Apiculture Agroforestry System as Food Product Diversification in Strengthening Food Estate in Humbang Hasundutan

Community Service of the Faculty of Forestry: Introduction of Trigona sp Honey Bee NTFPs through Integrated Apiculture Agroforestry System as Food Product Diversification in Strengthening Food Estate in Humbang Hasundutan

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31 October 2022

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Community Service of the Faculty of Forestry: Introduction of Trigona sp Honey Bee NTFPs through Integrated Apiculture Agroforestry System as Food Product Diversification in Strengthening Food Estate in Humbang Hasundutan
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The introduction of Trigona honey bees in Ria-Ria Village, Humbang Hasundutan, was conducted by USU lecturers to support community service initiatives. This activity aims to promote the cultivation of human-friendly and economically valuable honey bees.

Trigona honey bees (Trigona sp.) are known for being harmless to humans as they do not sting. Additionally, they are relatively easy to cultivate, adaptable to new environments, resistant to pests and diseases, and thrive on diverse food sources. Cultivation requires minimal care and can be done on a permanent basis (Balitbangtek-HHNK, 2018). Therefore, introducing Trigona honey bees to the community of Ria-Ria Village, Humbang Hasundutan, is a well-suited initiative.


The introduction activity took place in Ria-Ria Village, Pollung Subdistrict, Humbang Hasundutan Regency, North Sumatra, on Saturday, November 20, 2021. This program is part of a community service initiative led by Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) lecturers, specifically supporting the Humbang Hasundutan food estate. The team, chaired by Mr. Luthfi Hakim and supported by Mr. Tito Sucipto and Mr. Apri Heri Iswanto, carried out the program as part of the university's tridarma of education, research, and community service.


Before the activity commenced, the event was opened by the master of ceremonies, followed by welcoming remarks from the Vice Dean of Forestry USU, Agus Purwoko, as well as the Village Head and Secretary of Ria-Ria. The Trigona honey bee introduction was conducted at the Ria-Ria Village Hall and attended by farmers from the village.


Mr. Luthfi Hakim, the team leader, delivered a comprehensive presentation on Trigona honey bees. He covered topics such as the characteristics of Trigona bees, the unique taste of their honey, and techniques for breeding these bees. To make the presentation more engaging, a video demonstration of Trigona honey bee cultivation and honey harvesting was also shown. The audience showed great enthusiasm, recognizing the potential of cultivating this human-friendly, non-stinging bee species.


At the end of the program, the team handed over six Trigona bee hives as a symbolic gesture to a representative from the Ria-Ria farming group. The handover ceremony was witnessed by the village head, secretary, and other village officials. Following this initial distribution, the team plans to encourage wider cultivation of Trigona honey bees in the village. The goal is to meet local honey demands and eventually commercialize the product, boosting the community's income.
 

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