Effetto dell’andamento climatico sull’accumulo di miele di acacia e castagno in Italia

In Italy, acacia and chestnut honey represent the two main monovarietal types. Climate change, with an increase in extreme meteorological events, impacts on phenology of the melliferous species and on bees activity. The aim of the study was to correlate the production of acacia and chestnut honey in 5 Italian climatic sub-regions with maximum temperature during the flowering phases of the two melliferous species in order to understand the impact on production. The results highlighted an impact of maximum temperature on acacia honey yields. In particular, high maximum temperatures, during the acacia flowering period, had generalized positive effects in all climatic sub-regions. The most important statistical significance have been highlighted in the North-West and North-East (P < 0.01). The results of this study could be useful in terms of protecting yields, income, animal welfare and ecosystem service.