THE FUSE

Today, the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, known as GDARD, joined forces with the national Department of Agriculture and the Agricultural Research Council to host a virtual World Bee Day webinar focused on the future of pollinators in agriculture. The event highlighted the growing importance of bees in food production, environmental balance, and rural economic development. It brought together scientists, commercial agro-processors, educators, and small scale beekeepers to share knowledge and practical solutions. The discussions were framed under the global theme “Bee Together for People and Planet – A Partnership that Sustains Us All.” This theme reinforced the idea that pollinator protection is not optional, but essential for long term food security and biodiversity.