"Tinder of Bees" connects farmers with beekeepers

The Brazilian start-up Converge created a geolocation application that aims to connect beekeepers with farmers. GeoApis, a "Tinder of Bees", identifies the best locations to keep bees and initiates a dialogue between farmer and beekeeper.

"The application provides channels to build a rational and friendly relationship between beekeepers and farmers, allowing for mutual benefits", explains Elaine Basso, CEO and founder of Converge.

Protect pollinating insects

The technology is to help producers and beekeepers improve their relationship protect pollinating insects, which are essential for plants performance and environmental sustainability.

On the other hand, beekeepers would have access to a safe supply of pollen and nectar for their bees. "Oranges, eucalyptus, soy, coffee and many other crops are excellent bee 'pastures'. For this reason, they are highly coveted by honey producers, who install their hives on or adjacent to fields", said Basso.

10,000 hives registered

Currently, GeoApis has 10,000 hives registered, involving more than 40 beekeeping entities and 200 beekeepers in the states of Săo Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul and Federal District.

Read more on Future Farming.

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Source: Future Farming

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