The chief executive of Apiculture NZ says this September, we are celebrating the pollination power of the humble honey bee, which makes a vital contribution to New Zealand’s growing horticultural industry, currently valued at $7.5 billion. One-third of the food we eat comes from pollination due to honeybees. At least 75% of all flowering plants depend on pollinators for fertilisation.

<p>The chief executive of Apiculture NZ says this September, we are celebrating the pollination power of the humble honey bee, which makes a vital contribution to New Zealand&rsquo;s growing horticultural industry, currently valued at $7.5 billion. One-third of the food we eat comes from pollination due to honeybees. At least 75% of all flowering plants depend on pollinators for fertilisation.</p>

Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, Hokonui and Gold Sport.

<p>Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, Hokonui and Gold Sport.</p>

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The Country 01/09/25: Karin Kos talks to Jamie Mackay

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