A beekeeping organisation, Bee for Development Ghana (BfDG) has revealed the negative effects of illegal mining on the honey industry.

According to the group, the chemicals used for galamsey can affect the quality of honey produced.

In a statement dated September 23, 2024, BfDG explained that the chemicals used for mining are toxic to the ecosystem of which the bees are a part.

It said that illegal mining activities are destroying the forests which are apiary sites where bees thrive therefore bees are unable to produce honey like they used to.

“Toxic substances from illegal mining can contaminate the ecosystem and may affect beekeeping. Degradation of the environment reduces apiary sites, and forage available for bees, leading to fewer and weaker colonies and lower honey yields. This directly affects beekeepers’ ability to produce and sell honey and other hive products, threatening the livelihood of beekeepers."

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