The beekeeping industry in Salamanca is facing its worst season ever due to extreme drought,…

The beekeeping industry in Salamanca is facing its worst season ever due to extreme drought, varroa mite infestations, and relentless predation by bee-eaters. Local producers are calling for urgent compensation or effective control plans in light of governmental inaction, warning that this situation could lead to the abandonment of a vital activity for biodiversity and rural economies. This year's beekeeping campaign has turned into a significant challenge for Salamanca's producers, exacerbated by severe rainfall shortages and unusually high temperatures, alongside the increasing pressure from predators threatening the sector's survival. Beekeepers unanimously describe this year as "the worst ever." The lack of flowering plants has depleted pollen reserves in hives, resulting in nearly zero honey production and causing irreparable economic losses.