Antalya Metropolitan Municipality is undertaking a project that brings together beekeeping and citrus production, which are important agricultural branches of the city. Warning signs are being placed in citrus gardens so that beekeepers can produce safely and efficiently. With this application, both the bees will be prevented from being harmed by agricultural pesticides and geographical indication registration studies will be initiated for the promotion of citrus honey.
Antalya's Importance in Citrus Honey Production is Increasing
Antalya is becoming an increasingly important center for its unique citrus honey, one of the earliest harvested honeys in Türkiye. Citrus honey, which stands out with its unique color, pleasant smell and unique aroma, is produced in these fertile lands by beekeepers from all over the country. Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Agricultural Services Department teams have also taken action to support this valuable production.
Informational Signs Are Being Placed in Citrus Gardens
The Metropolitan Municipality teams are placing informative warning signs in gardens where citrus honey production is intensive. These signs, initially placed in large citrus production areas in Kumluca and Finike districts, aim to draw attention to the presence of bees in the region. In this way, it is aimed for citrus producers to act more consciously to prevent bees from being harmed while carrying out agricultural spraying and vector control activities. The signs include warnings to contact beekeepers before spraying.
Geographical Indication Registration Work Will Be Started for Antalya Citrus Honey
The Metropolitan Municipality is taking another important step to promote this valuable honey, specific to Antalya, nationally and internationally and to increase its brand value. The Agricultural Services Department teams will start the geographical indication registration work for Antalya citrus honey. With this registration, the unique characteristics of citrus honey will be protected and a reliable product will be offered to consumers. At the same time, the geographical indication registration will allow producers to market their products at better prices.
Support for Manufacturers and the Goal of Increasing Brand Value
Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Agricultural Services Department teams continue to work on various projects to support both beekeepers and citrus producers and to increase the brand value of citrus honey. These studies aim to make significant contributions to the sustainability and economic development of agricultural production in the region. Thanks to these studies, Antalya's citrus honey will find the value it deserves and will further solidify its place on tables.
