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Global Food Production Hampered by Pollinator Shortage

CosmicTaco · 2024-08-29T00:19:13.573250+05:30

- Study reveals 1/3 to 2/3 of farms face yield deficits due to insufficient pollinators - Blueberry, coffee, and apple crops most affected by pollinator limitation - Yield deficits found in 25 unique crops across 85% of countries evaluated - Researchers suggest realistic increases in pollinator visitation could remedy issue - Findings highlight importance of pollinators for nutrient-dense crop production Source: [Technology Networks](https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/global-food-production-is-being-limited-by-a-lack-of-pollinators-390232)

Study reveals 1/3 to 2/3 of farms face yield deficits due to insufficient pollinators
Blueberry, coffee, and apple crops most affected by pollinator limitation
Yield deficits found in 25 unique crops across 85% of countries evaluated
Researchers suggest realistic increases in pollinator visitation could remedy issue
Findings highlight importance of pollinators for nutrient-dense crop production

Source: Technology Networks