DUTIES OF THE INSTITUTE
Areas of Work:
* Bee Breeding and Rearing
* Bee Health
* Bee Products
* Apitherapy Products
* Food Technology
* Agricultural Economics
* Training and Extension
GENERAL DUTIES
The general duties applicable to all Research Institutes, as outlined in the Directive on the Duties of Agricultural Research Institutes, are listed below.
Research Institutes are authorized and responsible for carrying out the general duties assigned to them in alignment with the Ministry’s Strategic Plan objectives and Master Plan priorities.
1. To conduct activities within the scope of integrated programs and projects and to provide all forms of technical and administrative support for such projects,
2. To conduct research aimed at determining the nutritional values of food and enhancing opportunities for their utilization within their respective fields of work,
3. To conduct research on organic farming and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP),
4. To cooperate with provincial directorates, public institutions, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations—as well as to organize joint programs, establish on-farm demonstrations, and contribute to extension activities—in order to transfer research findings into practice,
5. To organize or participate in technical-level regional, national, and international seminars, conferences, symposiums, congresses, workshops, etc. organizing scientific meetings and training programs,
6. compiling and publishing the results of research conducted or commissioned by the institutes in the form of reports,
7. collaborating on R&D activities at regional, national, and international levels with international organizations, public and private institutions and entities, and NGOs operating in relevant fields; preparing and conducting research projects; and participating in such projects,
8. enhancing the institute's physical, human, financial, and project capacities, and ensuring the use of information technologies,
9. conducting socio-economic research on subjects within its scope of activity,
10. To conduct studies on production and investment costs regarding the subject areas or basic agricultural products within its scope of responsibility,
11. To evaluate issues raised by implementing agencies and producers and to investigate potential solutions,
12. To carry out activities aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the Institute's revolving fund operations,
13. To perform other duties assigned by the General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies (TAGEM).
SPECIFIC DUTIES OF THE INSTITUTE
In addition to their general duties, the institutes are authorized and required to fulfill specific duties assigned to them.
BEEKEEPING RESEARCH INSTITUTE DIRECTORATE – ORDU
Regional Scope: All areas in Türkiye where beekeeping is practiced
Areas of Responsibility: Beekeeping and bee products;
1. To collect and evaluate data at the national level required for beekeeping research,
2. To conduct research on local bee genetic resources and ensure their sustainable use,
3. To conduct studies on nectar sources and capacities regarding local and product-specific honeys,
4. To enhance laboratory infrastructure to meet the needs of the beekeeping sector and to carry out these activities in coordination with other organizations,
5. To conduct studies on breeding, rearing, and production techniques, as well as tools and equipment, aimed at increasing productivity in beekeeping,
6. To conduct studies to expand the use of bee products in nutrition and as dietary supplements,
7. To conduct studies on apitherapy,
8. To conduct studies and develop solutions regarding bee diseases and pests,
9. To identify the potential impacts of climate change on beekeeping and develop appropriate adaptation strategies,
10. To monitor developments and observe trends in beekeeping, prepare reports, and submit detailed reports to decision-makers outlining measures to prevent potential crises.