On July 13, 2026, beekeepers in Marmaris received troubling news regarding a new regulation…

On July 13, 2026, beekeepers in Marmaris received troubling news regarding a new regulation that mandates a payment of 100 TL per hive for "Bee Accommodation Ecosystem Service Fees." This proposal, highlighted in an official letter, has sparked significant concern within the beekeeping industry. If implemented, beekeepers managing hundreds of hives could face additional costs amounting to tens of thousands of lira, prompting fears about the impact on honey production and the sector's future. Attention is now focused on forthcoming statements from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the General Directorate of Forestry.