CONAPI and BeeHero partner to bring precision pollination technology and education to Peruvian beekeepers
BeeHero has announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with CONAPI, the National Confederation of Apiculturist in Peru, designed to empower local beekeepers and growers with technology, market education, and knowledge sharing in the field of precision pollination.
The partnership, which marks BeeHero’s entry into Latin America, will improve local pollination services in a year when Peru’s agriculture sector, which relies heavily on pollinator-dependent crops, is expected to reach US$$11.5bn in exports.
“We are proud to partner with BeeHero to support Peruvian beekeepers by providing access to cutting-edge precision pollination technology and advancing the success of beekeepers, associations, and growers across the country. In the intricate world of pollination, collaboration and knowledge sharing are vital, and we will continue to work alongside FILAPI and APIMONDIA to fulfil our global vision,” said Persi Luna, president of CONAPI.
In the new partnership, CONAPI and BeeHero will conduct collaborative development projects for beekeepers to support the use of BeeHero’s precision pollination technology, as well as joint market education initiatives about the importance of beekeeping for commercial pollination.
The groups state that together they will facilitate a culture of innovation in the beekeeping market in Peru to support the accelerated growth of agriculture in Peru in crops such as avocados, blueberries, coffee and many others.
BeeHero utilises low-cost IoT sensors and proprietary AI algorithms to monitor bee activity in hives and in the field, and already manages over 300,000 hives worldwide, mainly in the US and Australia.
The company’s technology generates insights that ensure stronger colonies, more successful pollination, and increased crop yield.
“We are pleased to be working with CONAPI to support local apiculture,” said Ze’ev Barylka, BeeHero chief sales and marketing officer.
“BeeHero helps secure the global food supply by optimising pollination efficiency, efficacy, and uniformity across strategic crops relevant to the Peruvian economy.
”We look forward to partnering with CONAPI and others across Latin America to achieve this goal,” Barylka added.
