Apiarists and sericulturists plan, organize and perform operations to breed, raise and tend insects such as honey bees, silkworms, and other species to produce honey, beeswax, silk and other prodcuts for sale or delivery to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations or at markets.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- The majority of Apiarists and sericulturists earn a salary between ETB1,309 and ETB2,689 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Apiarists and sericulturists ranges from ETB1,309 to ETB1,922.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between ETB1,416 and ETB2,129 per month.
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Job Responsibilities
- Monitoring market activity and conditions, determining kinds and amounts of insect products to produce, and planning and coordinating production accordingly
- Purchasing insects and growing or purchasing feed and other supplies
- Breeding, raising and tending insects and collecting their products
- Renting or investing in, and maintaining and cleaning, buildings, machinery, equipment and structures
- Storing and carrying out some processing of produce
- Arranging the sale, purchase and transportation of stock, produce and supplies and maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities
- Training and supervising workers in production procedures, maintenance duties, and health and safety precautions, and hiring and discharging workers and contractors
