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Healthy and local is the focus of this special collection around the people who grow and bring organic food to local markets and the people who shop at these markets. Topics also include how farmers grow organic food and the quality of our food supply around issues to include local economy, seeding, use of pestisides and fertilisers, water, food security, availability and pricing.

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Growing Resilience: How Zimbabwe’s Emergency Food Programme is transforming farmers’ lives
March 24, 2026

"Growing Resilience in Zimbabwe" highlights the transformative impact of the Zimbabwe Emergency Food Programme (ZEFPP). Implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) with support from the African Development Bank, the program empowers farmers to revolutionize their livelihoods. Through access to affordable loans, quality seeds, modern equipment, and irrigation schemes, farmers have significantly expanded production, increased yields, and invested in agribusiness ventures.

Farmers are now producing wheat and maize at scale, creating employment and strengthening food security across rural communities. Their stories underscore the power of inclusive agricultural financing and resilience-building. Learn more at FAO.org.