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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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Guatemala ministerial interview at the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum 2025
March 03, 2026

The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative drives agrifood system transformation, aiming to eradicate poverty, end hunger, and reduce inequalities (SDGs 1, 2, 10). It leverages advanced geospatial analytics and robust partnerships to boost incomes, improve nutrition, and build climate resilience for vulnerable populations.

The HIH Investment Forum 2025 serves as a crucial platform for member governments to present national agriculture and food value chain investment opportunities to global investors, development banks, and the private sector. Guatemala's Minister of Agriculture, María Fernanda Rivera, highlights the initiative's exciting potential for the country, detailing targeted sectors and their revitalization. For more information, visit [http://www.fao.org](http://www.fao.org).