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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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Changing the Narrative: Mechanization as a Job Creator in Africa
February 05, 2026

Carolyne Kambura of AGCO Corporation challenges common misconceptions about agricultural mechanization, highlighting its role in creating decent jobs, building skills, and fostering entrepreneurship for women and youth across value chains.

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