Kodagu, which was once famous for honey, now produces just a few tonnes from about 40 tonnes it used to produce annually nearly two decades ago. This drastic decline in the production of honey is due to sacbrood disease affecting the honeybees. Besides, the use of pesticides in plantations for coffee and pepper also sometimes renders it not export worthy.

To revive honey production in Kodagu, there is a proposal to set up a honey park, sources said.

source: http://www.TheHindu.com / Home> National> Karnataka / by Staff Reporter / Bangalore, February 15th, 2013