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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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Wildlife translocation brings new opportunities to Mucheni Conservancy in Zimbabwe #swmprogramme
January 21, 2026

Ninety wild animals, including impalas, kudus, and zebras, have been reintroduced into Zimbabwe’s Mucheni Community Conservancy. This translocation, part of the EU-funded Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme, involved close collaboration with ZimParks, Binga Rural District Council, and local leaders.

The initiative aims to restore ecosystems damaged by drought, poaching, and habitat loss. Beyond boosting biodiversity, it will support community-led conservation, enhance climate resilience, and create future eco-tourism opportunities.

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