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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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Mesh Grid Systems for Innovative Rural Energy Communities in Jamaica
April 16, 2026

The MIREC project, funded by FAO ELEVATE, brings reliable, affordable energy to rural Jamaica. It uses decentralized mini-grids, combining solar power with biogas from agricultural waste to connect farms and households. This community-based system converts waste into clean energy, boosting rural livelihoods. Learn more at fao.org/energy.

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