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How can food security be improved? That’s one of the major challenges facing science and society. To feed and nourish a rapidly expanding population, crop yields must increase in the face of the threats posed by climate change and once fertile areas of land must be reinvigorated. However we manage it, it’s vital we protect and enhance the biodiversity on which much of our agricultural system relies.

Bees are crucial pollinators, and we need them if we are to maintain a healthy diet. Along with Saviour Bees, we launched a citizen science survey to understand how Brits are using bee hotels, which are one way of boosting the chances for solitary bees by offering a refuge and a place to raise their next generation.

Honeybees get all the press, but what about the other pollinators keeping our supermarket shelves stocked full of fruit and veg - not to mention chocolate and even tequila?

Last year we brought you the award winning Pink Pigeon trail. This year we’re going even bigger, with an exploration of pollinators, food & health.