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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

October 27, 2026

In the mountain village of Charrate, Nepal, young pastoralist Subita Rai returned home to create opportunities for her community. Alongside fellow livestock keepers, she established a community-based cheese-making enterprise using milk from chauri, a yak-cattle hybrid. With support from FAO, they improved processing facilities, enhancing efficiency and product quality while expanding market opportunities.

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