A Significant Meeting Between Zakaria Noori, Executive Director of the Maidan Wardak Chamber of Commerce and Investment, and the Head of the Beekeepers Union

Zakaria Noori, the Executive Director of the Maidan Wardak Chamber of Commerce and Investment, held an important meeting with Mr. Mujib-ur-Rahman Shahab, Head of the Beekeepers Union, to discuss the capacities, values, and challenges of the honey sector in Maidan Wardak province.

Mr. Shahab stated that approximately 250 small and large beekeeping farms are currently active in Maidan Wardak, collectively housing around 50,000 beehive boxes. If the value of each box is estimated at 4,000 Afghanis, the sector represents an investment requirement of nearly 200 million Afghanis — not including other essential equipment and tools.

These farms not only operate domestically but also transfer beehives to regions beyond the province and even outside the country that are suitable for producing high-quality honey. Each farm employs about five skilled male and female workers, totaling approximately 1,250 personnel.The farms produce premium-grade honey that meets international standards, including varieties such as Shinshoobi, Sankhali, Gulbakhork, Kharnaki, honey from Baba Mountains, Rehan, Jambalak, and other local types. Annually, around 750 tons of honey are harvested. If sold at an average rate of 400 Afghanis per kilogram, the total annual income from honey sales could reach nearly 300 million Afghanis.

At the end of the meeting, officials from the Chamber of Commerce assured that the challenges faced by beekeepers would be shared with the relevant institutions to ensure necessary support and facilities are provided.