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Smart hives are gaining traction in Ukraine, transforming beekeeping into an accessible and interesting business. Within two to three years, it is possible to build a strong business with export potential. But is technology alone enough?

Anatolii Dobrynskyi, co-founder of the IT company Diya, started the Pasika project with a colleague early last year. The tech enthusiasts ventured into beekeeping from scratch, setting up on a half-hectare plot in the Zhytomyr Oblast. Their ambitious plan is to bring Ukrainian honey to the export market.

The goal is indeed sweet, as the global honey market grows every year. This year, its volume has surpassed $9 billion.

Ukraine is firmly among the top five exporters, selling thousands of tons of honey. However, Ukrainian honey is inexpensive, with a customs value of around $2 per kg. In contrast, New Zealand's manuka honey sells for $80 per kg on the export market. There's room for growth.

Raising prices through quality, ensured by process automation, is the strategy new beekeepers have chosen.

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