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Samoan growers hope that CHOGM draws attention to problems faced by small scale growers

As King Charles III and world leaders arrive in Samoa for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) this week, they will be feasting on produce grown by the Polynesian country's small-scale family farmers.

But harvesting large quantities of high-quality fruit and vegetables comes at a cost.

In the face of increasingly volatile climate events like cyclones, drought, and rising sea levels, farmers are struggling.

Many hope CHOGM will raise awareness about the impact of climate change on food security in the Pacific. One of the meeting's key themes for 2024 is "a resilient environment to combat climate change", and Charles has long been known for supporting environmental causes.

Read more at ABC News.

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