Unió de Pagesos reports that beekeepers in Barcelona face increased diesel costs ranging from…

Unió de Pagesos reports that beekeepers in Barcelona face increased diesel costs ranging from €800 to €10,000 per operation due to the Middle East crisis. This financial strain disproportionately affects local apiarists, who are excluded from aid available to other agricultural sectors. The rising fuel prices, coupled with the threat of the Asian hornet, which can cause honey production losses of up to 65%, are putting the industry at risk.