[Objectives]  To assess the effects of the Jiangxi apiculture research system’s earmarked research fund on the development of apiculture industry in that province. [Methods]  The relationship between funding input from 2018 to 2020 obtained from the agricultural science and technology input index and selected bee colony rearing and honey production data, science and technology awards, theses, science and technology patents, science and technology standards, personnel training, and science and technology platforms of the Jiangxi apiculture research system, was used to assess the relationship between funding and the development and performance of the apiculture industry in Jiangxi. [Results]  The state invested a total of 4.2 million Yuan over 3 consecutive years (2018-2020), with an average annual investment of 1.4 million Yuan. This stable funding of the Jiangxi apiculture research system has had a significant, positive impact on Jiangxi’s apicultural production, apicultural science and technology output, bee-keeper training and platform construction. [Conclusion]  Stable funding has greatly promoted the healthy and stable development of Jiangxi Province’s apiculture industry. Five recommendations to increase and promote scientific and technological achievements, strengthen research, develop deep processing technology for bee products, promote scientific breeding technology for Chinese bees, facilitate research, promote key bee pollination technologies, alleviate poverty and promote rural revitalization through promoting beekeeping, are provided.