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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

October 27, 2026

In Bhutan's highlands, yak herder Tshering Dema discusses the challenges pastoral communities face due to invasive grasses affecting grazing lands. Drone technology is being utilized by herders and livestock officers to monitor rangelands, track yak migration, and identify land degradation.

This blend of traditional knowledge and innovation enhances herding efficiency and encourages younger generations to engage in pastoral livelihoods, contributing to the sustainable management of Bhutan's fragile mountain ecosystems.

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