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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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Seeds of change: agrobiodiversity in Tajikistan
January 13, 2026

Discover how communities in Tajikistan are restoring their ancestral seed heritage and safeguarding vital agrobiodiversity. Supported by FAO, this initiative empowers farmers, women’s groups, and local seed banks to revive traditional crops, strengthen livelihoods, and build a resilient future.

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