noun
- the practice of raising and caring for honeybees, especially for the production of honey and beeswax
Usage: uncountable noun; also called beekeeping
Examples
- She started apiculture as a hobby and now manages five hives.
- Apiculture has become increasingly popular among urban farmers.
- The farmer combined apiculture with crop production to improve pollination.
- Modern apiculture requires knowledge of bee biology and hive management.
- Apiculture provides both honey and important pollination services for agriculture.
- Many beekeepers practice sustainable apiculture to protect bee populations.