The Harsh Reality of Beekeepers in Spain

In the Sierra Morena (Jaén), Tomás Torralba has been raising bees and selling honey from all types of flowers for over 20 years. However, the severe drought has dealt a final blow to a sector already heavily impacted by abrupt temperature changes. The high temperatures threaten the survival of the bees. “In the Guadalquivir Valley, we have reached 44 degrees for many days. If the heat does not stop and it does not start to rain, there will be no hive that can withstand it,” warns Torralba. Due to the lack of rain, plants do not produce nectar and pollen, which weakens the health of the bees and leads to a reduction in honey production.