honey production

Serbia loses 35% of bee colonies amid climate change and honey counterfeiting crisis

Serbia experienced a 35% loss of bee colonies this year, with climate change identified as the main threat to pollinators. The hardest-hit region is Vojvodina, where some beekeepers lost up to 90% of their hives, leading to a predicted drop in honey yields—especially acacia honey, with linden and sunflower honey expected to fare slightly better. Beyond environmental challenges, beekeepers face a severe crisis due to widespread honey counterfeiting. The Association of Beekeeping Organizations of Serbia estimates that up to 80%…