Gyeongnam Province announced on October 26 that until November 6, officials from 18 cities and…

Gyeongnam Province announced on October 26 that until November 6, officials from 18 cities and counties, together with the Korean Beekeeping Association's Gyeongnam branch, will visit beekeeping farms to inspect preparations for wintering.

A survey released by the Gyeongnam Agricultural Research and Extension Services in April showed an average 18.0% decrease in honeybee populations before and after winter, highlighting the need for proactive management. On-site inspections will verify whether beekeepers have stopped queen egg-laying and rearranged combs to form strong colonies for winter, and whether mite control was timely.