The Harvest of Raw Honey Continues in Hizan

In the Hizan district of Bitlis, the harvest of raw honey produced in hives left in high areas during the spring season, without the use of additives, is ongoing. Beekeepers residing in the plateaus at an altitude of 3,000 meters, which have a rich and endemic variety of plants, primarily thyme and wild clover, continue to harvest the honey they produce. The raw honey, priced at 1,500 TL per kilogram, also makes a significant contribution to the local economy. Serhan Durmaz, a beekeeper in the district, stated that they are harvesting honey, saying, "We produce honey without any intervention. There are no additives."