Siirt University hosts 3rd National Beekeeping and Bee Health Workshop

Siirt University hosted the 3rd National Siirt Beekeeping and Bee Health Workshop, bringing together academics, industry representatives, and producers. The event focused on advancing the sector through scientific research, improving honey quality, ensuring reliable production, and addressing threats to bee health.

Prof. Dr. Nihat Şındak, Rector of Siirt University, emphasized that beekeeping is vital for maintaining natural balance, biodiversity, and rural development, noting it is a significant economic activity for the country. He highlighted that the university's Beekeeping Application and Research Center is one of the largest research facilities in Turkey.

Participants, including producer Agit Bakırhan and Faik Efe, President of the Siirt Beekeepers Association, noted the importance of scientific collaboration. They stated that the workshop provides essential knowledge to combat annual bee losses and diseases while helping producers improve product quality.