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FAO — Pollinators & Food Systems
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Organisation
UN Food and Agriculture Organization
Type
Government Agency
Reliability
High
UN body on agriculture, pollination and food security.
Used for
Pollination–food links · Food system dependencies
Claims supported (5)
The western honey bee performs pollination, transferring pollen that fertilises many flowering plants.
Confidence
High
Review
Reviewed
Data gapsRelative contribution varies by crop and region.
Last reviewed 2026-06-08
Honey bee health can be weakened by pesticide exposure, disease and habitat loss.
Confidence
Medium
Review
Reviewed
Data gapsRelative weight of each driver remains uncertain.
Pollination supports crop production for a substantial share of food crops.
Confidence
High
Review
Reviewed
Data gapsExact share depends on crop mix and measurement method.
The food system depends in part on pollination through crop production.
Confidence
Medium
Review
Reviewed
Data gapsQuantitative dependency strength not yet modelled.
Rainfall regulation supports regional agriculture and water availability.
Confidence
Medium
Review
Reviewed
Data gapsQuantitative dependency strength not yet modelled.
Related nodes
Related dependency relationships
DEP_FOOD_POLLINATIONDEP_AGRI_RAINFALL