Honey production in Yucatán reaches a new low

Honey production in Yucatán reaches a new low

Decreasing bee populations have lead to a major reduction in honey production all over the peninsula. “Less than a decade ago, Yucatán produced between 10,000 and 13,000 tons of honey a year but is currently only able to produce less than half of that,” says apiculturist Nelly Ortiz. Scientists believe that the main reasons for…

Public project meant to improve profits for beekeepers in Yucatan
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Public project meant to improve profits for beekeepers in Yucatan

Temozón, Yucatan — President Andrés Manuel López and Gov. Mauricio Vila Dosal will promote the construction of a honey distribution center, which will also work with a processor to pack and package “so that we not only sell the honey at a good price, but also a finished product, which can leave a greater economic…

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