Mehmet Mataracı, a beekeeper from Hemşin, Rize, is testing a new open-bottom hive model aimed…

Mehmet Mataracı, a beekeeper from Hemşin, Rize, is testing a new open-bottom hive model aimed at increasing honey production by combining traditional methods with modern practices. Rize, known for its diverse honey varieties, is one of Turkey's leading honey production regions, where producers are experimenting with new hive designs to boost yields.

The open-bottom hive, distinct from traditional models, features a box design that allows easy access for producers to inspect their products. This system maintains the traditional honey flavor while offering the convenience of modern beekeeping. Mataracı has placed the hive, which accommodates ten round frames for bee activity, in his apiary but has not yet achieved the expected honey yield.