A healthy bee population is a financial boon for Ireland's apple growers

Published 2022년 3월 8일

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A study from the UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science in Ireland has found that wild and managed bees contribute significantly to the pollination of apple crops, leading to a financial benefit for apple growers. The research reveals that insect pollination accounts for 93% of the market value of dessert apples and 46% of the market value for apples used in cider production. The study emphasizes the importance of biodiversity in insect pollinators and suggests that solitary bees and hoverflies could play a key role in future pollination management. The authors recommend simple measures such as planting new hedgerows and reducing pesticide use to increase and stabilize pollinator numbers.

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A healthy bee population would represent a financial boon for Ireland's apple growers suggests new UCD research. It is well documented that bees, and other insect pollinators such as wasps and hoverflies, are vital in the pollination of several Irish crops, and a new study from the UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science puts this in focus—showcasing that insect pollination contributes to 93% of the market value of domestic dessert apples sold in Ireland, and 46% of the market value for apples used in Irish cider production.This economic activity accounts for over €800,000 per year added value to combined apple production in Ireland, and according to Dr. Dara Anne Stanley, Irish apple producers could see even greater benefits with more successful pollination from ...

Source: Phys