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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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Blue Transformation: Seaweed Farming Opportunities in Latin America
December 26, 2025

Seaweed farming presents a key "Blue Transformation" opportunity in Latin America and the Caribbean, steadily expanding with leaders like Chile, Venezuela, and Brazil. This sector supports sustainable food systems, strengthens coastal economies, and offers environmental benefits like ecosystem restoration and carbon capture.

The FAO highlights seaweed farming as a pathway toward inclusive, low-carbon, and sustainable development in the region.

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