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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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Hafsia Aloui – Économie circulaire au service de la communauté oasienne
February 27, 2026

Hafsia Alioui, based in Kébili, Tunisia, creates artisanal souvenirs and furniture from palm waste using ancestral weaving techniques. She transforms discarded palm materials, often burned by farmers, into high-value products, preserving local heritage and generating sustainable income for her community. In 2025, she joined the Agri-accelerator program to further develop her responsible business.

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