New certification helps farmers protect pollinators

Key points

• A new Australian certification program is helping farmers protect the pollination services that support farm productivity. Pollinator Positive Farming gives farmers and land managers a practical framework to protect and support bees and other pollinators.
• Developed by the Wheen Bee Foundation, the program helps farmers assess how their properties support pollinators.
• It also helps them find practical ways to improve habitat, food sources and farm management practices.