Samadagha Hamidov, a resident of Tekle village in the Masalli district of Azerbaijan, has been engaged in traditional apiculture for over four decades. Initially beginning with 10 bee colonies, Mr. Hamidov has expanded his practice to over 80 colonies, reflecting sustained growth and dedication to this ancestral craft.

Currently, his apiaries are located both on his private household premises and in the nearby village of Mammadkhanli. His operations yield an average annual output of approximately one ton of natural honey. Due to the quality and purity of his products, Mr. Hamidov has earned a strong reputation as a reliable apiculturist across the Masalli region and surrounding areas.

Mr. Hamidov emphasizes the importance of intergenerational knowledge transfer in sustaining beekeeping traditions:

“I continuously teach this craft to my children. Alongside their respective professions, they should preserve apiculture as a familial heritage.”

In pursuit of broader market access, particularly in the capital city of Baku, Mr. Hamidov approached the ABAD public support program. In collaboration with ABAD, a regional honey brand named “Təklə” was established, including full branding and packaging design tailored for market distribution.

Today, honey products produced under the Təklə brand are presented and sold through ABAD’s network of artisan and exhibition centers, contributing both to the economic empowerment of the Hamidov family and the preservation of traditional Azerbaijani apiculture.