German Honey Harvest Declines Amid Wetter Conditions

Rainy weather across Germany has led to a moderate honey harvest, with regional variations and challenges like 'cement honey.'

Germany's average honey yield per bee colony fell to 31.6 kg due to increased rainfall, a decrease of 5.1 kg from the previous year.
Bavaria reported stable honey production with an average of 34.2 kg per colony, slightly above the national average.
The phenomenon of 'cement honey,' caused by certain aphid species, posed extraction challenges in regions like Bavaria and Rhineland-Palatinate.
Despite rising costs for beekeepers, honey prices increased only modestly by about 2%, reflecting a slowdown in inflation for the sector.
The spread of the Asian hornet in Bavaria since 2022 continues to concern beekeepers, as it preys on honeybees.