Beekeepers are livestock farmers, but the unique aspects of their work often make it difficult…

Beekeepers are livestock farmers, but the unique aspects of their work often make it difficult for them to access various European, national, or regional aid programs that are more suited to other livestock sectors. They face challenges similar to those in sheep, goat, or cattle farming, including falling prices, rising costs, unfair competition from third countries, climate change, and pests. To address these issues, representatives from the Provincial Beekeepers Association (Asapa) and UPA met in Albacete with José Manuel Martín, the Deputy Minister of the CAP, and José Juan Fernández, the Director General of Rural Development.