In Van, the number of female beekeepers rose from 79 in 2020 to 157 in 2026, coinciding with…

In Van, the number of female beekeepers rose from 79 in 2020 to 157 in 2026, coinciding with the start of honey harvesting from traditional basket hives in Gevaş, located at the foothills of Mount Artos. This year’s rainfall has notably enhanced honey production in the region.

Women beekeepers, dressed in pink outfits, have begun harvesting honey from basket hives they placed in the highlands during spring. The support provided to the beekeeping sector has significantly increased the participation of women, with the Artos Women’s Cooperative, led by Songül Güleç, highlighting the importance of these initiatives in fostering female involvement in production.