Author: Philip Mathew
Philip Mathew, who brings more than 50,000 liters of honey to the market annually, also provides equipment for beekeeping and training for entrepreneurs.
The big misconception that hives cannot be established in rubber plantations without other agriculture was debunked. A group arrived at Philip Mathew’s house after seeing a note about beekeeping in the plantation. Their argument was that good honey comes from the rubber trees in the plantation. They also came to hear and understand the wonders of beekeeping.
When Philip Mathew of Vadakkottayil started to explain, they couldn’t understand it at first. However, they became convinced that there was no exaggeration in calling him ‘Theneecha Philip’ (Bee Philip) and that he authoritatively knew every word about beekeeping. They returned with minds full of honey. This also sowed the seeds for new ventures.
Philip sells every drop of honey with added medicinal properties. Philip has unique methods in both beekeeping and honey marketing.
Philip’s method is to rear bee colonies found on roadsides, in agricultural fields, on small islands, on tree branches, etc., in their natural surroundings. Philip sees them as a protective shield in adverse weather conditions and as helpers in plant pollination.
Honey from the box has up to 20% water content. The machines to eliminate this and enhance the quality are also Philip’s own inventions, which cause no headaches.
He has also received a fitting award for his innovative discoveries. Philip, who entered agriculture in 1993, now has seven excellent honey production centers in Kerala.
Philip has also amassed many awards for his knowledge of beekeeping.
50,000+ liters
of honey brought to market annually.
7 centers
excellent honey production centers in Kerala.
40,000 bee boxes
sales in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra.
20 kg
average honey obtained annually from one hive.
750 grams
average honey from a stingless bee hive.
Up to 50%
yield increase can be expected by placing 10 boxes.
Philip, who has established bee colonies throughout Kerala, brings more than 50,000 liters of honey to the market annually. The honey from Philip’s Natural Honey Bee Farm is well-received and in high demand for distribution. Hives will be delivered and installed at the customers’ locations. In addition, he provides the necessary equipment and advice for beekeeping.
Today, sales are conducted for 40,000 bee boxes in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra. In every season, Philip gets a large number of honey sellers.
Focusing on stingless bee farming in places like Kanthalloor and Marayoor, bee colonies are brought to the farm from Andhra and Tamil Nadu.
For those who come seeking honey, getting it directly from Philip’s house is made as convenient as possible. Tourists visiting Philip’s Natural Honey & Bee Farm target honey sales.
Tourists stay at the farm for 2-3 days. As suggested by domestic and foreign tourists, the honey collected directly from the boxes is served.
Along with facilities full of rural charm, Philip provides local delicacies like appam, dosa, and snacks to the tourists visiting the farm, in addition to the taste of honey. His own taxi, his family, and his daughter-in-law Maria also acquaint them with the beekeeping enterprises.
- 👨👩👦 Philip Mathew, daughter-in-law Maria, and son Tom.
- 📸 Philip Mathew with Nitin Karthik and son Vishnu.
- 🌍 With foreign tourists who visited the farm.
- 🏭 Visitors at the processing unit.
Philip Mathew says he started his entrepreneurship by helping to raise a hive of bees in every house. Today, even though generations have changed in beekeeping, the respect and love for Philip have not diminished in the slightest, says his son and young entrepreneur, Tom Philip.
Philips Natural Honey & Bee Farm
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