The Union of Small Farmers and Livestock Farmers of Castilla y León (UPA CYL) has formally…

The Union of Small Farmers and Livestock Farmers of Castilla y León (UPA CYL) has formally requested the General Directorate of Agricultural and Livestock Production to allow beekeepers to start varroa treatments in August. The organization believes that the health status of apiaries necessitates prompt action to prevent increased bee mortality and hive losses. UPA CYL notes that recent climatic conditions have altered bee activity cycles, leading to an earlier cessation of hive work, which directly impacts the timing of varroa treatments, a major health threat in beekeeping.