Pollination Service
Maximise Yields with Expert Honey Bee Pollination Services in Buckinghamshire
Boost crop productivity by up to 30% with our expert-managed honey bee pollination services. Based in Buckinghamshire, our experienced team combines local knowledge with sustainable beekeeping practices to deliver powerful, natural results. Honey bees are the most efficient pollinators for top fruits, soft fruits, OSR, field beans, and borage—ensuring optimal yield and crop quality.
With today’s larger fields and rising fertiliser costs, farmers must make every flower count. By introducing the right number of honey bee colonies at just the right time, our managed pollination service helps growers achieve superior-quality fruit and abundant harvests.
Wild pollinators like bumblebees, solitary bees, and hoverflies are in steep decline, and most feral honey bee colonies have vanished due to varroa. That’s why managed beekeeping in Buckinghamshire is not just beneficial—it’s essential for protecting yields and supporting biodiversity.
In early spring, when natural pollinators are scarce, our healthy honey bee colonies emerge strong from winter with 25,000–30,000 bees—providing a reliable and powerful pollination force just when crops need it most.
Oil Seed Rape (OSR)
Research shows that adding two honey bee colonies per hectare can boost seed yields by 15–20% (Sabbahi, 2005). Bees also improve uniform pod set, shorten flowering by four days for better disease control, and increase oilseed rape germination from 83% to 96%, with 4% higher oil content. The result? Higher yields, better quality, and greater profits
Field Beans
Introducing managed honey bee colonies significantly boosts field bean yields, increasing pod set on lower trusses and adding up to 1,380 kg/ha. More bees mean more beans—leading to higher profits and a stronger, more reliable harvest.
Borage
For maximum borage yields, high pollination levels are essential. Since borage flowers open for just one day, timing is critical—honey bee colonies must be placed just before flowering begins. Trials in New Zealand showed a 20% yield increase when bees were introduced, proving that managed pollination is a simple yet powerful way to boost productivity.
Top Fruits and Soft Fruits
Managed pollination improves fruit quality, shape, and yield. In apples, it even boosts calcium for longer storage! Introduce bees when 5% of blossoms are open to maximize results.
In polytunnels & greenhouses, honey bees increase yields by 30%, grow larger fruit, and reduce misshapen crops. Let bees do the work for you! 🌱🐝
Our bee stocks meet the highest quality standards. If any stock falls below the guaranteed strength, no charge will be made, and no payment will be given to the bee farmer. This ensures that both the hirer and the bee farmer benefit from providing the strongest, most effective colonies possible.