Beekeepers are expressing concerns over a new regulation from the Ministry of Agriculture and…

Beekeepers are expressing concerns over a new regulation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's General Directorate of Forestry, which imposes a fee of 100 lira per hive for beekeepers operating in honey forests and bee accommodation points. They argue that this "Bee Accommodation Ecosystem Service Fee" will significantly increase their operational costs. The regulation, effective from June 18, 2026, mandates this fee for beekeepers in forested areas, with the funds allocated to the General Directorate's budget for animal products, honey forests, and beekeeping revenues.