Hasan Karal, Deputy Chairman of the DEVA Party and Istanbul MP, criticized the inconsistency…

Hasan Karal, Deputy Chairman of the DEVA Party and Istanbul MP, criticized the inconsistency between the support provided to beekeepers by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the new "Ecosystem Service Fee" imposed by the General Directorate of Forestry. He argued that this initiative adds a financial burden rather than supporting producers, stating, "This is taking back what is given with the right hand." He emphasized the strategic importance of honey production for Turkey, noting that while the government claims to provide 140 lira support per hive, it simultaneously charges 100 lira for each hive placed in forest areas. He described this as a contradiction that undermines the agricultural sector.