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Economic and ecological impact of bees in Brazil

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Research and agricultural initiatives in Brazil are highlighting the economic and ecological importance of bee pollination and apiculture. In São Paulo, a study by BIOTA Síntese, the University of São Paulo, and the State Secretariat for Environment, Infrastructure, and Logistics suggests that addressing deficits in bee pollination services could generate up to R$ 4.2 billion annually for the state economy. The Native Bees Program (PAN-FF), established in 2020, works to integrate pollinator knowledge with conservation and income generation, managing manages native stingless bee species within conservation units. units; currently, these units host 32 species, representing 51% of the state's recorded species. The program manages approximately 192 rational boxes and plans to implement 30 educational meliponaries. In the Pampa Gaúcho region, the integration of soybean cultivation with apiculture has demonstrated practical economic benefits. Through the BASF Coexistence Project between Agriculture and Apiculture, Apiculture has demonstrated practical benefits by utilizing soybean nectar as supplemental food. During the 2025/26 season, 23 beekeepers harvested approximately 36 tons of honey during the 2025/26 season, marking honey, a 44% increase from the previous year. This project utilizes soybean nectar as supplemental food for To support bee colonies, aiming to prove that agricultural productivity and environmental conservation can coexist through integrated management. health during the soybean off-season, the initiative includes planting 5,000 native tree species. Similar potential for integration has been identified in Mato Grosso, provided there is sufficient coordination between agricultural operations and bee activity. Grosso. In São Paulo, the honey production chain exceeded R$ 100 million in value in 2025, according to IBGE data. The state currently maintains over 261,000 hives across approximately 3,000 properties. To support the sector, the State Bee Health Program (PESAb) conducts sanitary inspections and controls inputs to protect hives from pests and pesticides. Furthermore, research into the genetic evaluation of native stingless bees, such as the Jataí, is being conducted to assist in Atlantic Forest recovery. The state’s traceability and audit systems have also received recognition from European Union missions, which may facilitate increased exports.

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  1. 2026-10-26 12:25 UTC Economic and ecological impact of bees in Brazil
  2. 2026-10-12 10:14 UTC Economic and ecological impact of bees in Brazil
  3. 2026-10-09 14:42 UTC Economic and ecological impact of bees in Brazil

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