Honey prices in Russia may rise due to bears destroying apiaries and a poor nectar flow

Honey prices in Russia may rise due to bears destroying apiaries and a poor nectar flow. In the Altai region, predators nearly completely destroy apiaries, while beekeepers complain about low purchase prices and unfavorable weather conditions.

Apiaries suffer from bear attacks causing damages worth tens to hundreds of thousands of rubles. In the Togul district, authorities have allowed bear population control, and beekeepers are installing electric fences around their apiaries.

Additionally, a cold spring and pests have worsened the nectar flow, and honey prices remain low — wholesalers offer about 140 rubles per kilogram despite rising fuel and apiary maintenance costs.