Latvia's Beekeepers Buzz Early, Predict Good Honey Harvest Despite Market Challenges
Latvian beekeepers, including the beekeeper Jānis Liepnieks, are experiencing an unusual honey production season. Early blooming of plants has led to a swift start, but a lull is expected in July. Despite market challenges, experts predict a good harvest.
Jānis Liepnieks, a local beekeeper, has noticed a slowdown in early honey production. This is due to the early blooming of plants, which typically occurs in July but has started earlier this year. Buckwheat fields and riverbanks, usually blooming in July, are now expected to be the emptiest month for honey production.
On average, beekeepers have already produced around 30-60 kilograms of honey, with some even surpassing this amount. Valters Brusbārdis, from the Latvian Beekeeping Society, predicts a good honey harvest this year, thanks to the favorable weather conditions in May. Common nectar plants like raspberries, dogwood, and rapeseed have already bloomed, leading to a calmer period expected in July.
An unusually warm and sunny May led to the early blossoming of trees and flowers, allowing bees to start honey production early. The first month of summer has already seen the average volume of honey produced, which typically takes an entire season.
Despite the early start and expected lull in July, Latvian beekeepers anticipate a good honey harvest this year. However, the market for honey is stagnating due to low prices, with the wholesale price ranging from 1.60 to 3.50 euros per kilogram. The demand for local honey has also decreased in Latvia. Nevertheless, the upcoming bloom of linden trees, which occurs once every seven years, offers hope for increased honey production.
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