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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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Ukraine: Rebuilding livelihoods in Sumska oblast through beekeeping and aquaculture
January 14, 2026

Despite ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), supported by the Ukraine Community Recovery Fund (UCRF), is bolstering rural livelihoods in Sumska oblast. Their program combines training with direct financial assistance, helping families in aquaculture, beekeeping, and dairy farming adapt and sustain production.

Farmers like Valentyna, a dedicated beekeeper, and Viacheslav, an aquaculture expert, have significantly benefited. This crucial support has enabled them to invest in essential equipment and inputs, stabilizing their operations, increasing income, and fostering future planning amidst the challenges of war.

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