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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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Electronic vouchers and market-based solutions to commercialize Afghanistan’s seed sector
January 27, 2026

The FAO, funded by the World Bank's Emergency Food Security Project (EFSP), has launched a large-scale seed commercialization initiative in Afghanistan. This program addresses challenges like farmer liquidity, seed affordability, and weak market linkages, with flexible delivery arrangements to support women farmers facing additional barriers.

Through a co-payment electronic voucher system, farmers access certified wheat seed directly from Private Seed Enterprises. The project covers 50% of the seed cost, with farmers contributing the rest. This approach strengthens farmer ownership, stimulates demand, and aims to commercialize the seed sector, reinforcing domestic markets and increasing wheat production.

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