Sumy region beekeepers harvest significant honey despite wartime challenges.

Beekeepers in the Sumy region are successfully harvesting honey despite ongoing security issues and a reduction in apiaries near the border. Local beekeeper Volodymyr Tsilyuryk, who manages around 80 bee colonies in Yusupivka, has already collected honey twice this year and is gearing up for sunflower nectar collection. Suspilne reports on the challenges faced by beekeepers in this area.

Volodymyr's apiary primarily consists of Carniolan bees, known for their resilience during winter and efficiency in low-flower seasons. Oleksandr Maslak, director of the regional agricultural development department, noted that Sumy region had 58,000 bee colonies last year, producing 2.1 thousand tons of honey, a 20% decrease from previous years, with a quarter reduction in colonies.