Lebanon’s Beekeepers Face Falling Honey Output and Rising Costs

Lebanon’s beekeepers are facing a difficult honey season as production declines and costs rise, adding pressure to a sector confronting multiple threats.

Diseases and pesticides are among the challenges facing beekeepers. Together, they pose risks to bee colonies at a time when producers are already struggling with lower honey output.

Climate variability is adding to the uncertainty surrounding the season. Shifting conditions present another challenge for beekeepers trying to sustain production.

Security conditions are also complicating the outlook, alongside the environmental and financial pressures weighing on the sector.

The combination of declining output and higher costs leaves Lebanon’s beekeepers facing a strained season, with several overlapping challenges to keeping their operations viable.