It's a difficult question to answer, since it many factors have an influence. But I would like to show a figure in a presentation. So I'm looking a for a figure that is as correct as possible.
These are the figures I've seen, are they correct?
125kg off nectar is collected on average (60-80kg of honey produced)
20-40kg pollen is collected
You mean in an activity season? Because it has different duration in different areas. What region/climatic zone are you talking about?
Yes, during a full year. The region I'm interested in is West-Europe.
You should ask someone from the locality of interest. The stock and health of the bees, the floral environment, the weather, the physical hive, competion from other colonies and the human management all influence the production of a colony. In good conditions, a colony can produce over 200 kg of honey surplus to its own maintenance, but surplus yields of less than 20 kg honey are also possible.
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