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Farming and Food Production

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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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Forests mean business. International Day of Forests 2026
March 17, 2026

Forests are vital economic drivers, creating jobs, supporting livelihoods, and contributing trillions globally. They provide essential resources like clean water, climate regulation, energy, raw materials, and ecotourism.

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