Are the traditional farming methods of the Pacific meeting the demands of the modern world?
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The "organic" industry might seem new but it's as old as our farming traditions. In fact, half of the world's organic agricultural land is in Oceania, with nations like Samoa and Papua New Guinea leading the way.
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