As the 2026 honey season nears its end in Mersin, the balance of production, sales, rising…

As the 2026 honey season nears its end in Mersin, the balance of production, sales, rising costs, and winter preparations has become clear. Adem Kurt, President of the Mersin Beekeepers Association, stated, "It has been a good and productive year in terms of production, but the same cannot be said for sales."

Mersin, a key center for beekeeping in Turkey, benefits from its rich flora and varying altitudes along the Taurus Mountains. Beekeeping in the region extends beyond honey production to include migratory beekeeping, which constitutes a significant part of the output.