Srinagar, June 8 -- By Dr. Waseem Ahmad

Beekeepers in Kashmir have always worked by touch and instinct. They lift hive lids at dawn, listen to the pitch of the colony, and watch the sky for signs of coming rain.

Generations passed down this knowledge in the valley where apple orchards and saffron fields depend on these pollinators.

But today that tradition stands at a crossroads.

Artificial intelligence now delivers precision beekeeping, a set of tools that read hives in real time, spot trouble early, and help keepers protect their colonies against mounting threats.

The change matters deeply for Kashmir and for the world's food supply.

Honey bees pollinate roughly one-third of the crops people eat. Fruits, vegetables, and oilseeds a...