Abera Teshome Aleli, Tsega Chawaka, Temasgen Degefe, Milkiyas Degefe, Ishetu Dingata and Tariku Aso
It has been estimated that more than 90% agricultural practice major portion resources in Ethiopia is beekeeping. To serve these objectives household survey, interview was used to collect primary data. Accordingly, 3 sample kebeles were selected purposively and 60 sample beekeepers were selected using simple random sampling technique. Households’ survey data was presented in form of percentages, graphics, and charts. It was found that ants, birds and wild animal, previously unknown and recently emerged red or flower, farmers’ inclination to traditional beekeeping method, lack of extension services With respect to beekeeping, lack of trainings by the concerned bodies how to process and produce beeswax, lack of initiation and trainings for farmers with respect to beekeeping by the concerned bodies, expensiveness of improved hives and accessories and lack of credit facilities are the major factors that hindered the development of beekeeping in the study area.