A new regulation in Aydın, a key honey production region in Turkey, has sparked controversy…

A new regulation in Aydın, a key honey production region in Turkey, has sparked controversy among thousands of beekeepers. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's General Directorate of Forestry (OGM) announced a fee of 100 TL per hive for beekeeping activities in forest areas, which has drawn criticism from local apiarists. Without payment, beekeepers will not be granted permission to place their hives. This decision particularly impacts migratory beekeepers who relocate throughout the year based on the honey season.