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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

September 07, 2026

Chef Fatmata Binta, FAO Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa, highlights the significance of grains like fonio and foxtail millet in promoting resilience, culture, and shared knowledge among communities. These climate-resilient crops support smallholder farmers and inspire healthier agrifood systems.

On the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation (12 September), we celebrate the exchange of traditions and solutions across the Global South, fostering cultural connections through agriculture.

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