The Union of Farmers and Breeders has warned that prolonged drought combined with heavy…

The Union of Farmers and Breeders has warned that prolonged drought combined with heavy pressure from the bee-eater bird will cause over a 40% drop in honey production in the Valencian Community, marking a critical year for beekeeping businesses. The agricultural organization detailed that poor flowering, increased bee mortality, and rising costs for feeding, management, transport, and swarm replacement threaten the viability of many operations.