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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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International Year of the Woman Farmer
February 27, 2026

Women are essential to agrifood systems, producing, processing, and trading food that sustains families and economies. The International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 will raise awareness of their vital roles and address challenges such as land tenure, financial constraints, and limited access to services and education.

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