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Diverse insect and invertebrate roles are crucial for UK food security beyond pollination.
Conclusion
While pollinators play a crucial role in ensuring UK food security, it is essential to recognise that insects and invertebrates play more than this one role in supporting food production. Diverse species are essential for preserving ecosystems, and their populations require careful nurturing and maintenance to support sustainable and resilient food production.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 7 February 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Report
Second Report - Insect decline and UK food security
07 Mar 2024
HC 326
Addressee Bodies
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Timeline
Recommendation age
2.5 yrs
Report published
07 Mar 2024