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The time is ripe for organic farmers in Tunisia - in pictures


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It's harvest season for farmers in Tunisia. Here workers collect olives at an organic grove in Oudhna, near Tunis.

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Out of 250 categories of organic products grown in Tunisia, around 60 are exported.

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Despite its small size, Tunisia ranks 30th in the world and first in Africa in terms of area certified for organic farming.

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Tunisian farmer Sarah Shili says going organic is 'the future of farming' - and as demand surges in North Africa and beyond, the sector is blooming.

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Ms Shili owns a farm near Tunis that produces organic-certified vegetables, fruit and cereal crops in a way that 'respects nature'.

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AFP

The farm's revenues have surged thanks to strong demand and the growth of online sales, multiplying five times in as many years to hit 100,000 euros in 2020.

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Updated: November 09, 2021, 9:22 AM