Beekeeping is increasingly recognized in Misiones as a means to diversify farm income

Beekeeping is increasingly recognized in Misiones as a means to diversify farm income. In 25 de Mayo, a municipality where this activity has flourished, there are currently around 3,000 hives, providing additional resources for local producers. Rubén Bratz, president of the Agropecuaria Forestal Las Abejas Cooperative, shared with FM 89.3 Santa María de las Misiones that his family combines beekeeping with traditional crops like tobacco and yerba mate, emphasizing its profitability and low labor requirements, making it a significant income source for rural families.