(North Atlantic University Union (NAUN), 2020) Y.O. Aderinto; A. Azagbaekwue; O.M. Bamigbola; M.O. Oke; A.A. Abayomi; L.O. Salaudeen; T.O. Aliu
Beekeepers are faced with q u i t e a number of
challenges such as selection of fields and enhancement of honey
production. In this paper crisp deterministic honey bee
production model was formulated in an attempt to optimize the
distribution of beehives in the apiary in order to maximize
production of honey and minimize unhealthy competition
among foraging bees which often arises as a result of
overcrowding. The model was characterized u s i n g Weighted
sum model (WSM) and Analytic Hierarchical Model (AHM).
Finally the validity of the model was tested with the real life
data and the results obtained shows that proper distribution
of the b ee hives in the apiary is imp ortant to maximize
production and minimize unpleasant fields.