A beekeeper wearing protective clothing removes a wooden frame covered with honeybees from an open beehive outdoors. The hive sits on a wooden stand surrounded by green vegetation, and sunlight illuminates the scene. Bees are visible on the frame, around the hive entrance, and flying nearby.

Nov. 09, 2026 | News

What Beekeeping Taught Me About Who Should Decide Asia’s Food Future

I first got involved with beekeeping and farming in hopes of serving my community in Samoa. Early on, I was fortunate to meet our most experienced beekeepers who mentored me. As my passion for beekeeping grew, they taught me about planting the nonu tree, which flowers all year round so my bees have a consistent food supply.

Four years after my return, COVID hit. It took a pandemic for us to realize how much we relied on imported food. As businesses collapsed around us, Samoans returned to working the land for food security.

Read the full story: Originally published by Farming First, this article from Clayton Simamao explores the lessons beekeeping and farming offer for building more resilient food systems and shaping the future of food in Asia.

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