We are a beekeeping family. We have been professionally engaged in beekeeping since 1983. Throughout all these years, with hard work and love for bees, we have managed to build a relationship of trust with our customers. Today, “Oros Machaira” company is one of the largest honey companies in Cyprus. In 2020, we inaugurated our new, modern beekeeping facility. It is located near the village of Melini in the Larnaca district. The new beekeeping facility is open to the public for tours, workshops and training courses. Our Bee Training Center offers a variety of courses that cater to different skill levels, from beginners who are new to beekeeping to advanced practitioners looking to deepen their knowledge. These courses cover a wide range of topics, including behaviour of bees, effective hive management techniques, sustainable honey production methods, and strategies for disease prevention and control. We offer workshops which include activities such as hive inspections, honey extraction, and impactful lessons about bees and their vital role in our ecosystem. The centre also acts as a resource hub, offering access to the latest research, best practices, and innovations in the field of apiculture. Our Bee Training Center promotes sustainable beekeeping practices and supports the health and productivity of bee populations, vital to our ecosystems and food production systems.
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The Bee Keeping Center is led by a team of experts with extensive experience and specialised skills crucial to our operations. With over forty years of professional engagement in beekeeping since 1983, our family brings unparalleled knowledge in hive management, bee behaviour, and sustainable honey production. This expertise is complemented by our educators who excel in developing and delivering comprehensive educational programs tailored to varying skill levels and learning styles. Additionally, our facility integrates tourism and hospitality elements, offering guided tours, event hosting capabilities, and interactive experiences that showcase our commitment to beekeeping excellence and environmental stewardship. Together, our team is dedicated to promoting bee health, fostering community engagement, and advancing the understanding and appreciation of bees' vital role in our ecosystem. Chrysovalantis Philippou has extensive experience in course curriculum development, course materials development, and educational course promotion to individuals and companies. He has experience in project management and process improvement holding a yellow belt in Six Sigma. His main professional interest is the development of high quality educational programs which make the learning of the new language effective and enjoyable for the learners.