We’re proud to announce a major step forward for our work in Ethiopia. Lal The Honey Company has secured land in South Omo, and we’ve begun training local beekeepers directly on-site.
South Omo is rich in biodiversity and culture. For generations, beekeepers in this region have harvested honey using traditional methods, often from handmade log hives placed high in trees or nestled in forest landscapes. These practices are beautiful and deeply rooted in heritage, but they often yield low quantities of honey and come with a higher risk of hive loss.
Our goal is not to replace these traditions but to build on them. We’re blending tradition with innovation to keep Ethiopia’s beekeeping culture alive, while helping communities grow stronger and more self-reliant through improved yields and better hive health.
What We’re Teaching
We’ve launched a series of training sessions that cover:
- How to care for both traditional and top-bar hives effectively
- Sustainable harvesting that protects bees and preserves the raw honey quality
- Simple techniques to increase honey yield and reduce hive loss
- How to identify early signs of disease or weakness in a hive
This is all taking place on the ground, with local beekeepers learning new skills in real-time.
Why This Work Matters
By helping beekeepers increase their yield and income while maintaining their traditional knowledge, we’re creating a system where honey production is more ethical, sustainable, and community-driven.
This is part of our bigger mission: to preserve Ethiopia’s unique honey heritage while making it thrive for generations to come.