"It's love": Award-winning beekeeper faces new challenges in Serra da LousãPhoto by iamluisao on Pexels
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"It's love": Award-winning beekeeper faces new challenges in Serra da Lousã

Notícias de Coimbra6 September 2026 at 13:56

João, a beekeeper present at the Espinhal Honey Fair, lost about 40 hives, going from approximately 100 to the current 60. Despite the losses, he maintains his passion for beekeeping, stating it is "love". The beekeeper faces new challenges in Serra da Lousã, a region known for quality honey production. The Espinhal fair serves as a meeting point for beekeepers who share similar experiences and difficulties. The beekeeping sector in the region has been affected by various factors that have forced producers to adapt to new conditions.

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