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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.

Curated by earthsayer

September 14, 2026

In Côte d’Ivoire’s Indénié-Djuablin region, women farmers Sonia France and Victorine Akoua demonstrate how Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), supported by FAO’s SAGA 2 project, enhance local climate finance. Through collective savings, loans, and technical support, women invest in climate adaptation, strengthen their livelihoods, and promote locally driven solutions.

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