Konya is recognized as a suitable province for beekeeping, with this guide detailing its most…

Konya is recognized as a suitable province for beekeeping, with this guide detailing its most productive districts, floral sources, bee breeds, and current government support. Published by an apiculture expert on August 2, 2026, it highlights the province's growing significance in honey production, with over 127,000 bee colonies generating approximately 900 tons of honey annually. There are more than 1,700 registered beekeeping enterprises, and while Konya ranks in the middle for honey production in Turkey, the number of operations is steadily increasing, particularly in mountainous areas where beekeeping has become an additional income source for farmers.