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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 14, 2026

"Empowering Farmers to Learn and Produce Amid Uncertainties" highlights the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations' efforts, in collaboration with Ethiopia's Ministry of Agriculture and support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), to enhance resilience in farming communities in northern Ethiopia. The film features farmers and agricultural experts in Kalu Woreda, showcasing how the Farmer Field School (FFS) approach fosters hands-on learning and community-based seed multiplication.

Through local seed production and collective decision-making, farmers are improving crop yields and reducing reliance on external seed sources. Their experiences illustrate how farmer-led initiatives are enhancing livelihoods, building community resilience, and instilling hope for the future despite environmental and socioeconomic challenges.


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