Beekeeping is a type of agricultural production. It is called Apiculture in general. When stingless bees are used in beekeeping, the agriculturally oriented name of beekeeping changes depending on the species of bee used. Apiculture is in reference to bees of the Apis genus. The most commonly kept honey bee species are Apis Mellifera and Apis Cerana. Due to the complexity of biological naming and the difficulty in recalling some of the names, it is generally right to call any form of beekeeping ‘apiculture’ when speaking and writing about beekeeping. The art, science and practice of beekeeping encompass the life of honey bees and their survival in man-made structures in quite a broad way.
Taking into account that beekeeping is a form of agriculture, it is taught in many agricultural courses. The depth of what is taught about beekeeping in each course varies. There are basic and detailed courses that teach about beekeeping. Additionally, books about beekeeping are in plentiful supply. There are books being written and published to date, so you have no excuse not learning about beekeeping. In learning about beekeeping as an agricultural practice, important aspects to take into account are the life of honey bees, colony organization and the different types of bees in a colony, structures for housing bees and safety measures to take.
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