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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.

Curated by earthsayer

July 06, 2026

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has designated six tea production areas as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS). These sites are recognized for their unique landscapes, rich agricultural heritage, and traditional farming methods passed down through generations.

Explore more about GIAHS: fao.org/giahs/en/

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