Bees contribute to food production through pollination in several ways ¹ ²:
- Pollinators increase crop yields by facilitating the reproduction of plants.
- Bees help farmers grow many types of fruit, vegetables and nuts, including avocados, tomatoes, coffee and cocoa.
- Bees are essential to the production of seeds for many crops.
- Without bees, many foods would be in short supply, leading to an imbalanced diet.
- Bees also contribute to biodiversity, which is important for the health of ecosystems.
