Letter From America
Marion McKeone: Global food supply hangs on a wing and a prayer with dependence on bees
Today, five US corporations own and control 88 per cent of the nation’s pollination process, leading to economies of scale and investment in bee colonies’ health, but increasing the risk of a food security catastrophe
June is National Pollinators Month, when Americans are encouraged to do their bit to shore up the habitats of bees. The simple yet profound process of transferring pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another deserves a spot of recognition. It’s responsible for preserving 80 per cent of the world’s flowering plants, including the fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds that make up a hefty chunk of our diets – at least ...
