Turkey's Beekeeping Map Updated

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı announced that the Turkey Beekeeping Map has been updated with 2023 data, stating, "New geographical indication honey varieties and provinces producing breeding queen bees have been added to the Turkey Beekeeping Map."

Yumaklı, in a written statement, conveyed that due to Turkey's geographical location and biodiversity, it possesses 75% of the world's honey plant flora.

Pointing out that Turkey ranks second in the world in honey production, Yumaklı noted that 90% of the world's pine honey production also takes place in Turkey.