In Bilecik, approximately 135 tons of honey are produced annually from 22,500 active hives

In Bilecik, approximately 135 tons of honey are produced annually from 22,500 active hives. Governor Faik Oktay Sözer met with beekeepers during a honey harvest event in Saraycık Village, Bozüyük district. Bilecik boasts significant beekeeping potential due to its rich flora, diverse microclimates, and varied topography, with around 22,500 active hives across 466 operations. The annual honey production in the region averages 135 tons. In Bozüyük, 98 beekeepers manage a total of 5,725 hives, with an estimated honey yield of 20-22 kilograms per hive under current production conditions.