In the UK, the most commonly farmed bee is the European honey bee (Apis mellifera). These bees are relatively easy to manage and produce a good amount of honey.
Other bees that can be farmed in the UK include the bumblebee and the solitary bee. Bumblebees can be reared in captivity for commercial purposes, such as for pollination of greenhouse crops, but they are not typically farmed for honey production. Solitary bees, such as the red mason bee, can be kept in artificial nests and used for pollination, but they do not produce honey.
Overall, the European honey bee is the best option for honey production in the UK due to their high honey production and ease of management.
