Turkey is promoting sustainable beekeeping through its honey forests, according to Ali Demir,…

Turkey is promoting sustainable beekeeping through its honey forests, according to Ali Demir, President of the Turkish Beekeepers Central Union (TAB). He noted that there are 918 honey forests across 103,858 hectares in Turkey, capable of supporting approximately 1,101,000 colonies.

Demir highlighted Turkey's position as a significant honey producer globally, ranking second with 97,253 tons of honey and third with around 8.7 million bee colonies, thanks to its rich flora and diverse bee breeds. He emphasized the potential of various honey types, such as pine, chestnut, and wildflower honey, in both national and international markets.