Beekeeping in Nineveh faces various environmental and economic challenges, including harsh…

Beekeeping in Nineveh faces various environmental and economic challenges, including harsh heat and cold, use of agricultural pesticides, and a new annual tax of 60,000 dinars per hive. Despite an increase in apiaries after Mosul's liberation, the numbers remain below what is needed relative to the population size.

Some farmers use low-quality pesticides harmful to bees, which play a crucial role in pollinating plants. Honey production in 2026 declined due to lower temperatures, heavy rains, and the rapid transition from winter to summer without a spring season, reducing nectar availability.