Europe Warned Pollinator Loss Threatens Crops

Pollinator loss could pose a serious risk to European crop production, food security and agricultural resilience. EU-funded researchers say stronger pollinator stewardship is needed across farming, land use, pesticide regulation and policy. The post Europe Warned Pollinator Loss Threatens Crops appeared first on Seed World .

EU-funded researchers say stronger pollinator stewardship is needed across agriculture, environment and policy to protect food security. Europe could face a serious agricultural and food security crisis if it fails to halt pollinator loss, according to a new White Paper from eight EU-funded pollinator research consortia. The report, developed by 135 researchers across disciplines including pollinator ecology, ecosystem science, ecological economics, social science, political science and environmental law, warns that wild pollinator declines and pressures on managed bees pose a direct risk to crop production and the wider resilience of European agriculture.

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authors call for a coordinated roadmap to reverse wild pollinator decline, protect managed pollinators and make pollinator stewardship a measurable priority across EU and Member State policies. Why Pollinators Matter to Crops Pollinators play a critical role in the production of many crops, from fruits and vegetables to oilseeds, medicinal plants, fodder crops and other flowering plants used in food, feed, fibre and bio-based materials. The report warns that pollinator loss is not only an environmental issue. It also affects the stability of agricultural supply chains and the long-term productivity of farming systems. Without reliable pollination, crop yields, quality and consistency can suffer. Researchers say the problem is linked to a wider breakdown in how human activity interacts with nature. Unsustainable agricultural practices, short-term production goals and fragmented policy...

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