Climate change impacts agriculture in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro

climate change agriculture beekeeping livestock drought

Agricultural producers in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro are facing severe challenges due to climate change and prolonged droughts.

In the Una-Sana Canton of Bosnia and Herzegovina, beekeepers report a multi-year decline in honey yields. Nisvet Mujanović, President of the Beekeepers Union of USK, stated that extreme temperature fluctuations and droughts have caused the loss of bee colonies. While the current season has shown improvement, Mujanović emphasized that the sector remains unstable and relies heavily on government subsidies to remain economically viable.

In Montenegro, livestock breeders in the Pljevlja region are struggling with a lack of sufficient hay and grass for animal feed. Milko Živković, President of the Union of Livestock Breeders of Northern Montenegro, warned that high market prices for hay and grain, combined with poor crop yields, could lead to a significant reduction in the regional livestock population. He called for increased state intervention to help farmers manage rising costs and feed shortages.

Entities

Beekeepers Union of Una-Sana Canton · Nisvet Mujanović · Pljevlja · Una-Sana Canton · Union of Livestock Breeders of Northern Montenegro

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[● 2 SOURCES] Beekeepers in the Una-Sana Canton have faced a continuous decline in honey yields for the past four to five years. krajiski.ba · www.biznis.ba
[○ 1 SOURCE] Drought in the Pljevlja municipality has led to insufficient hay and grass for livestock feed. otvoreno.me
[○ 1 SOURCE] Low hay yields and high market prices are expected to increase the cost of livestock feed. otvoreno.me
[● 2 SOURCES] Extreme temperatures and droughts have caused the loss of some bee colonies in the USK region. krajiski.ba · www.biznis.ba
[● 2 SOURCES] Beekeeping in the canton would not be profitable without institutional support and government subsidies. krajiski.ba · www.biznis.ba
[○ 1 SOURCE] The lack of organized bulk feed imports may lead to a significant reduction in livestock numbers in northern Montenegro. otvoreno.me