The honey production in Italy has been affected by the climate crisis, with significant losses…

The honey production in Italy has been affected by the climate crisis, with significant losses in the driest areas where revenues dropped by up to 50%. In 2026, Italy produced 31,000 tons of honey but faces a deficit of 26,000 tons. The season was uneven: mountain areas saw better yields, while plains and warmer regions like Sicily and Sardinia struggled. The National Honey Observatory reports large variations in production depending on altitude, exposure, varroa mite presence, water availability, and timely hive relocations.