Introduction Imagine walking through a field full of mustard flowers. We usually notice the farmer, the crop and the beautiful yellow field. But there is another group silently working among the flowers—bees, butterflies and other pollinators. These tiny organisms perform a task that is fundamental to the production of many fruits, vegetables, oilseeds and other…

Introduction Agriculture is not only a source of food but also an important part of rural livelihoods, employment, nutrition and economic development. For generations, farmers have depended on their experience, traditional knowledge and understanding of nature to make decisions about crops and farming activities. However, agriculture is becoming increasingly complex because of changing weather conditions,…