System Dynamics Modeling for Precision Beekeeping: Queen Rearing Optimization for Advanced Apiary Management

Agronomy Research 2024
Agnese Smilga-Spalviņa, Krišs Spalviņš, Ivars Veidenbergs

The authors propose system dynamics modelling as a new direction in Precision Beekeeping. By modeling the production process in beekeeping, it is possible to forecast the potential production capacity before the season, using the resources available to the beekeeper. The model included in this article reflects one specialisation of beekeeping-queen bee rearing, from the process of queen bee breeding up to the sale of queen bees throughout the entire season. The model helps beekeepers make decisions about the workforce needed to maintain the desired production volume, expected income and costs and resource allocation.

Keywords
apiary management | Apis mellifera | bee breeding | honey bee | precision beekeeping | queen rearing | system dynamic modeling
DOI
10.15159/AR.24.028
Hyperlink
https://dspace.emu.ee/items/ec3e7a45-42ca-44b7-b1a3-edcbd487e9a8

Smilga-Spalviņa, A., Spalviņš, K., Veidenbergs, I. System Dynamics Modeling for Precision Beekeeping: Queen Rearing Optimization for Advanced Apiary Management. Agronomy Research, 2024, Vol. 22, No. 1, pp.284-300. ISSN 1406-894X. Available from: doi:10.15159/AR.24.028

Publication language
English (en)