Unió de Pagesos reports additional €10,000 diesel expenses for Barcelona beekeepers.

Unió de Pagesos reports that beekeepers in Barcelona face additional diesel costs ranging from €800 to €10,000 due to rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East crisis. This increase significantly impacts local producers, who do not receive the same subsidies as other agricultural sectors. Constant movement is essential for maintaining bees and honey production, and the Asian hornet exacerbates the situation, causing losses of up to 65%.