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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

May 21, 2026

An expert panel recently highlighted academia's vital role in fostering agrifood digitalization. Discussions focused on initiatives such as the South East Asia Innovation Alliance, the University of Sydney's farmhand program in the Mekong region, the Saudi Alliance for Agriculture Technologies, and university-led digitalization efforts in the Republic of Korea and the ASEAN Universities Network.

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