Loss of bees causes shortage of key food crops, study finds

Apple and cherry production hampered by lack of wild beesBees affected by loss of habitat, pesticides and climate crisisA lack of bees in agricultural areas is limiting the supply of some food crops, a new US-based study has found, suggesting that declines in the pollinators may have serious ramifications for global food security. Related: 'Murder hornets': race to protect North America's honeybees from giant invader Continue reading...