Climate change has drastically diminished honey yield over the last two decades, Muna explained. Each beehive used to produce around 15 kilogrammes of honey, which in recent years has plummeted to a meager 6-7 kilogrammes per season

She recalled a time in 1991, when heavy snowfall blanketed their area. Despite the difficult weather, each beehive produced around 23 kilos of honey that year. The change is painfully evident

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