At a Glance

• A honey and bee products festival has opened in Slemani.

• Thirty-three beekeepers are showcasing a wide range of products.

• The four-day event aims to support local producers.

The 9th Annual Honey and Bee Products Festival opened at Azadi Park in Slemani, bringing together 33 beekeepers to display honey and other bee-derived products.

Key Statements and Focus Area

• Beekeepers on Buying Direct: Beekeepers advise citizens to buy honey directly from trusted producers to ensure quality control, verify local origin, guarantee safety, and avoid inflated market prices. — Beekeepers participating in the festival.

• Beekeepers on the Festival's Value: Taking part in the festival allows beekeepers to exchange expertise with one another. — Participating beekeepers.

• Focus Area: The honey festival in Slemani and its role in promoting local produce and supporting beekeepers.

The festival runs for four consecutive days under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources and is organized by the Kurdistan Beekeepers Association.

Visitors can find a variety of honey types, with production differing by geographical location, as the products are harvested from mountain ranges and diverse natural terrain.

Prices vary, with a rare variety on offer at 200,000 IQD per kilogram.

According to the Slemani General Directorate of Agriculture, the main goal is to promote local produce, create market opportunities, and distribute national products based on standards of quality, variety, taste, and aroma, strengthening support for beekeepers and advancing the region's agricultural sector.

FYI

Honey flavor, color, and aroma depend heavily on the plants bees feed on, which is why mountain honey from different areas can differ widely in taste and price.

Local festivals like this give beekeepers a direct route to consumers, helping buyers confirm where their honey comes from at a time when adulterated honey is a common concern in regional markets.

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