Türkiye seeks to promote beekeeping tourism as sector faces challenges

Türkiye’s Agriculture and Forestry Ministry has advised beekeepers to explore alternative income sources such as beekeeping tourism and value-added bee products, in response to challenges posed by climate change and agricultural chemicals. Beekeeping continues to be a vital source of income in rural Türkiye and plays a critical role in biodiversity conservation and agricultural pollination, supporting ecological balance. However, despite advances in scientific methods and government support programs, the sector faces significant threats.