Beekeeping, a longstanding tradition and vital economic activity for thousands of Romanian…

Beekeeping, a longstanding tradition and vital economic activity for thousands of Romanian families, is facing one of its worst crises in recent years. Honey production dropped by about 50% in 2026, with beekeepers describing the situation as disastrous. Excessive temperatures during spring and summer, combined with prolonged drought, damaged nectar-producing flowers and weakened bee colonies. The resulting honey yield is at a record low, insufficient even to cover production costs, according to Antena 3 and Economica.net.