According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, bees are responsible for pollinating 71 out of the 100 crops that provide 90% of the world’s food supplies. In recent years there have been numerous campaigns and initiatives to nurture bee colonies against threats such as overuse of pesticides, including the proclamation of the World Bee Day last year. This has also led to a rise in bee-keeping in cities – not only to promote planting in urban areas, but also to produce small-batch honey.








