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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 28, 2026

The Hand-in-Hand Initiative aims to transform agrifood systems by eradicating poverty, ending hunger, and reducing inequalities. Utilizing geospatial analytics and economic modeling, it identifies key areas for impactful investment.

The Initiative aligns country priorities with investment opportunities by collaborating with international financial institutions and private investors. The annual Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum facilitates partnerships and financing to implement these national priorities. In this video, Juan Carlos Sánchez discusses targeted investment sectors and their potential benefits for farmers and rural communities.

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