Uganda's coffee future could hinge on bee populations.

Uganda's ambition to significantly boost coffee production may hinge on an often-overlooked agricultural worker: the bee. The Uganda National Apiculture Development Organization (TUNADO) is advocating for the government to classify bees as an essential agricultural input, emphasizing that while fertilizers and improved seedlings are beneficial, they are ineffective without pollinators to enhance crop yields. TUNADO's executive director, Dickson Biryomumaisho, stated that bees are crucial for pollination, which is vital for the reproduction of plants and the development of fruits and seeds.