Landkind Bee Maps

How Growers Are Making the Most of Bee Maps

Pollination is the heartbeat of horticulture, and for many growers, managing hives has historically been a logistical headache. Miscommunication with beekeepers, unclear placement instructions, and last-minute changes often led to inefficiencies and stress. Enter Bee Maps, a feature within Landkind’s Dynamic Orchard Map that is transforming how growers plan and execute pollination strategies.

What Is a Bee Map?

Bee Map is an interactive, GPS-enabled mapping tool that allows growers to visualize hive placements across their orchards, share precise locations with beekeepers, and track pollination year after year. It’s not just a map—it’s a collaboration platform that brings clarity and confidence to pollination planning. Growers can:

• Drop GPS pins for preferred hive locations.
• Draw routes for beekeepers to follow.
• Mark hazards and restricted zones for safety.
• Share maps instantly via mobile-friendly links.

This functionality ensures that everyone—from orchard managers to contractors—operates with the same information, reducing errors and improving efficiency.

Why Growers Love It

1. Time Savings: What used to take hours now takes minutes. Growers can prepare and share hive maps instantly.
2. Error-Proof Coordination: Dynamic maps make it almost impossible for beekeepers to get it wrong.
3. Stops Midnight Phone Calls: No more late-night calls from beekeepers who are lost or stuck. Bee Map provides clear GPS navigation, making it easy for them to find hive locations—even in the dark.
4. Data-Driven Insights: Track hive placement year-on-year, analyze trends, and plan smarter for future seasons.
5. Integrated Orchard Management: Bee Maps works alongside other layers—irrigation, hazards, property features—creating a single source of truth for orchard operations.

The Bigger Picture

Pollination accounts for up to 75% of major food crops, making precision pollination critical for yield and quality. Tools like Bee Map align with global trends in data-driven agriculture, where mapping and monitoring technologies help growers optimize resources and improve sustainability.