Pollination Program 2013 – business case

June 2013 | HAL & RIRDC | Pollination Program business case flyer

This industry flyer outlines the case for coordinated investment in pollination research, development and extension. Pollination is a critical production service across horticulture, yet its reliability can be affected by pollinator health, availability, crop management and the surrounding landscape.

The business case frames pollination as an industry productivity and risk-management issue. Better knowledge of pollinator requirements, more effective use of managed bees and greater resilience through diverse pollinator populations can improve the reliability of fruit set and reduce production risk.

For apple and pear growers, the flyer provides context for the research program that underpins later practical guidance on hive use, native pollinators, revegetation and pollination management under protective netting.