On July 13, 2026, beekeepers received troubling news as a new regulation mandates a payment of…

On July 13, 2026, beekeepers received troubling news as a new regulation mandates a payment of 100 TL per hive for "Bee Accommodation Ecosystem Service Fees" in honey forests. This proposal has sparked significant concern within the beekeeping industry, as it could impose tens of thousands of lira in additional costs on beekeepers managing hundreds of hives. Producers argue that this decision could negatively impact honey production and the future of the sector, leading to heightened anticipation for an official statement from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the General Directorate of Forestry.