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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

June 15, 2026

Elema ‘Uhatahi, a tourism graduate, transformed into a successful vanilla farmer despite having "no knowledge whatsoever about farming." Her journey highlights how determination and a willingness to learn create opportunities. She now inspires women and youth in Tonga to view agriculture as a thriving business, linking it to tourism, trade, and community development.

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