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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

March 05, 2026

The FAO and the Brazilian government's South-South Cooperation Program will mark 18 years in 2026. This partnership has fostered mutual learning and joint project management across Latin America and the Caribbean, prioritizing the fight against hunger, food insecurity, inequality, and climate change.

Through the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC/MRE), the initiative supports transforming agrifood systems into resilient and sustainable models. Key efforts include strengthening family farming, promoting healthy school meals, responsible land governance, developing urban agrifood systems, and enhancing access to agricultural technologies and innovations.

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