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The value of insect pollination of agricultural crops in the UK is estimated at £440 million, with over half of the pollination service thought to come from wild pollinators rather than managed honey bees . In resp...
Funded by: NERC
Lead research organisation: University of Cambridge
The project aims to exchange knowledge between researchers and stakeholders interested in conserving pollinators, and develop strong long-term links between researchers and end-users.
Insect pollinators have undergone declines across the world, a result of factors including intensive agriculture, habitat loss, climate change and invasive species. This represents a major concern in Latin America (LATAM...
Funded by: NERC
Lead research organisation: UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY
The project aims to deliver evidence for the creation of resilient pollination services, and establish interconnected work packages that build capacity to manage pollination services.
The COVID19 pandemic has exacerbated ongoing challenges with meeting pollination needs to ensure optimal crop yields in fruit trees and many other crops. Bee farmers have been unable to replenish bee populations as impor...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: AGRISOUND LIMITED
The project aims to pilot an innovative device for low-cost automated monitoring of pollinator abundance, which can contribute to understanding pollinator ecology and promote wild pollinators.