BIOGAZDÁLKODÁS A HAZAI MÉHÉSZETEKBEN

Conventional and organic apiculture are regulated with several directives. In Hungary controlled and certified apiaries have started in the mid-nineties. Organic apiaries after the conversion period mean 1% of the conventional ones; however the number of colonies exceeds its average. Significant part of the organic regulations deals with the transition period where the replacement of the combs has outstanding importance. Regarding to the bee pasture the most important sources of organic honey are black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) and the dangerous, wide spread perennial milky weed (Asclepias syriaca). There are big differences in the possibilities of pest and disease control in the organic operations. Changes of climatic conditions and bee pasture may have negative influence on economic sustainability of the colonies. In the paper technological versions and hive types of Hungary are dealt with. For the development of organic beekeeping suggestions have been included.