Nature as our Inspiration for advancing sustainable agriculture

Pollination Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Agriculture

APIS BLOOM is an attractant that directs bees to areas that most need pollination, increasing the frequency and effectiveness of visits, as in this almond plantation.

The product is applied to the tree branch, without coming into contact with the flower.

With APIS BLOOM, this broccoli plantation in Yuma, Arizona had substantially larger seed yield due to a increased in bee visitation

APIS BLOOM applied to the broccoli leaf

After applying APIS BLOOM, bees immediately start visiting the crop

APIS BLOOM helps to better distribute pollination in crops

A recent study by Rutgers University on the global decline in bee populations, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, has brought new and worrying revelations. A group of 25 agricultural crops grown in 85 different countries are losing crop yields due to pollination deficiency. The research revealed that the lack of pollinators, especially bees, is compromising the productivity of essential crops such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes. This limited pollination not only reduces crop yields, but also poses a significant risk to global food security. Without adequate pollination, plant fertilization is impaired, resulting in smaller and poorly formed fruits, directly affecting the ability to provide food for a growing global population. A major challenge faced by farmers is the lack of effective strategies to integrate bees into agricultural management. Many still do not use methods that maximize the potential of bees to improve pollination. The lack of practices to optimize pollination represents a significant obstacle to sustainable and efficient agricultural production. Overcoming this challenge can have a transformative impact on agriculture. Implementing strategies that improve pollination can lead to an increase in the quantity and quality of crops, benefiting both productivity and sustainability. Integrating methods that promote more effective pollination is essential to ensure a more balanced and environmentally responsible agriculture, in addition to contributing to global food security. An innovative solution to help address this crisis is APIS BLOOM, developed by ISCA Tecnologias. This product was designed to attract more bees to agricultural areas, improving flower pollination. APIS BLOOM works as an attractant that directs bees to the areas most in need of pollination, increasing the frequency and effectiveness of their visits. As a result, fruits tend to be larger and better formed, and crops become more abundant and of better quality. In addition, the product can be easily integrated into existing agricultural management systems, offering a practical and efficient approach to optimizing pollination. Improving pollination efficiency can not only increase crop productivity, but also help ensure a more sustainable and secure agriculture for the future.