In 2024, a nine-year Kenya study showed how 365 beehives protected crops

In Kenya, the implementation of active beehives has led to a remarkable reduction of more than seventy-six percent in elephant-related crop damage. This innovative approach not only benefited agriculture but also promoted biodiversity through honey production. However, challenges such as drought and habitat loss have posed threats to bee populations, highlighting the importance of sustaining both bee health and environmental conditions to keep these natural safeguards effective.

By TOI World Desk