The beekeeping situation in Jalisco is precarious

The beekeeping situation in Jalisco is precarious. In addition to the loss of bee populations and ecological damage from wildfires, the sector is now facing the repercussions of global trade. Beekeeping in Jalisco is struggling, as producers deal with diseases and bee deaths caused by pesticides, while honey prices have plummeted due to oversupply in the market. This was stated by Dr. José María Tapia González, Director of the Bee Research Center (CIABE) at the Southern University Center (CUSur). He noted that honey prices, which used to range between fifty and sixty pesos per kilogram, have now dropped to below thirty pesos, leading many producers to refrain from selling their product and facing liquidity issues.