PIM: there are too many bees per hectare in Poland but honey production is declining

Published 2024년 7월 31일

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In Poland, the number of bees and beekeepers has increased significantly over the past decade, yet domestic honey production has declined, leading to a need for honey imports to meet demand, according to the Polish Chamber of Honey (PIM). The decline in production efficiency is attributed to over-beekeeping, which results in insufficient food for bees and higher disease risks. PIM assures that imported honey, which undergoes stringent quality tests, is as good as or better than domestic honey and supports the import and blending of honey to bolster the industry.

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The number of bees in Poland has been increasing for years, but the production of domestic honey is decreasing, which is why the market needs imported honey to meet demand and develop the honey industry - says the Polish Chamber of Honey. According to PIM, mixed "international" honey is of as good quality as domestic honey. According to PIM, Poland has one of the lowest honey production efficiency per number of hives in Europe. According to data from 2021, in amateur apiaries, of which there are over 90%, the average is 12.5 kg per year, and in commercial apiaries - 21.5 kg - the Chamber reported. "Currently, it looks even worse. This noticeable decline is not caused by the import of honey or the liquidation of apiaries, but by too many bees per hectare," the chamber said in its statement. According to PIM, over the last 10 years the number of beekeepers in Poland has almost doubled - from 58,000 in 2014 to almost 100,000 in 2024. The increase in the number of bee colonies was ...

Source: AgroPolska