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Farmers are now renting bees to save yields from pollination collapse
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
A scientist now ships pollination help across India
As bee populations fall from habitat loss and climate change, Indian growers are increasingly using rent-a-bee services to secure crop pollination. Scientist-turned-apiarist Nitin Kumar Singh leases his bee colonies to farms nationwide, helping litchi and apple farmers improve yields when natural pollinators struggle to keep up.
- Bee declines are pushing farmers toward paid pollination support
- Rent-a-bee services help stabilize yields for crops like litchi and apple
- A scientist-turned-apiarist supplies colonies across India
- Climate and habitat loss are accelerating the shift to services
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