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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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Scaling Quinoa as Bhutan’s Special Agricultural Product (Technical)
April 08, 2026
Packed with nutrition and high in demand globally, quinoa is helping Bhutanese farmers earn more while putting Bhutan on the map as an exporter of premium agricultural products. What makes quinoa a perfect fit for Bhutan? It's tough. This crop thrives in harsh conditions, making it one of the most climate-resilient options available to farmers facing unpredictable weather and shifting seasons. In this video, we break down exactly how quinoa is grown, from seed to harvest, so you can see what it really takes to cultivate this powerhouse crop in Bhutan's unique landscape. Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN Follow FAO on social media! * Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UNFAO * Instagram - https://instagram.com/fao * LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fao * TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fao * Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/fao/ * Weibo - https://www.weibo.com/unfao © FAO: http://www.fao.org #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals