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Apis mellifera ligustica. The race of bees we use is ligustica, Italy's ecotype. The only genetic selection we make is based on the natural reproduction of the queen bees, which generates families that are highly productive and resistant to disease. To avoid excessive inbreeding, we occasionally introduce new queens obtained from other beekeepers in the area.  |
| superorganism In 1998, I
took over management of farm land, planted with fruit trees and vegetables, belonging to my 80-year-old grandfather. I decided to use natural cultivation methods, given the characteristics of the land - hilly and submountainous, surrounded by acacia forests and green fields, and rich in water.
In that environment, I couldn't help but come into contact with bees. I did some | | research and found an old beekeeper who sold me my first swarm and introduced me to apiculture. The passion transmitted to me by this amazing superorganism was immediate, and in no time I was specializing in honey. We now have 200 families - about 3 million bees - producing honey and propolis. We keep 40 in itinerant hives in the mountains and 10 in low lying areas for producing royal jelly and raising queen bees. |  |
