Published: Jul 16, 2023, 21:00 IST | Updated: Jul 16, 2023, 21:00 IST
Honey production is at the mercy of heat and drought in Iraq, as oppressive heat beats down on central Iraq where rising temperatures are making bees struggle hard to pollinate. As per the united nations developmental program 2020 report, beekeeping has existed in Iraq for over eight thousand years, not just for consumption but also for medical purposes.