Last year, there were 140,958 beehives in Jazan that produced over 295,972 kg of honey, the Ministry of Agriculture' statistics showed. The ministry is working to set up a new honey keeper society in the region to better promote the sale of honey. Most beekeepers in Jazan are located down the valleys, in plains, and mountains. Jazani honey is known to be pure, thanks to the quality of flower nectar. It can treat anemia, poor immune system, ulcer, colitis, wounds, allergy and several others diseases. — SG
