Many wild pollinator species in Denmark are in decline due to habitat loss and limited food sources in intensively farmed landscapes. Around half of the 292 wild bee species in Denmark are listed as endangered or vulnerable. At the same time, honeybees and wild bees are essential for the pollination of both crops and wild plants.

A reduction in pollination services may affect agricultural productivity, particularly for fruit, seed and vegetable crops that are dependent on insect pollination. Ensuring healthy pollinator populations is therefore also linked to long-term food supply security and the resilience of farming systems.

Farmers in Denmark are working to improve conditions for both wild pollinators and managed honeybees. Measures include establishing flower strips, insect-friendly field margins, and areas with suitable nesting conditions. These actions are often implemented in collaboration with beekeepers to align crop management with pollinator needs.

The Danish Agriculture & Food Council facilitates cooperation by providing knowledge tools, guidance and templates that support dialogue and coordination between farmers and beekeepers. This includes advice on spatial planning, pesticide use and the timing of agricultural activities to reduce risk to pollinators.

The measures improve access to forage and nesting sites, supporting more stable pollinator populations across agricultural landscapes. The collaboration helps reduce potential conflicts, particularly in connection with crop protection activities

By contributing to the stability of pollination services, the joint efforts also support the reliability of crop yields and thereby reinforce food supply security. The approach shows how biodiversity protection and agricultural productivity can be mutually supportive through voluntary, knowledge-based initiatives.