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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.

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The Work We Do - Ep 4. Science & Innovation in Agriculture and the Digital Divide. Charles Spillane

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May 06, 2026

Listen to "The Work We Do" episode featuring Charles Spillane, FAO Chief Scientist, on Spotify, Apple Music, or SoundCloud. Spillane shares his techno-optimistic worldview, shaped by his Irish farm upbringing, highlighting science's power to improve society.

He discusses why scientific advances often fail smallholder farmers, how to bridge the knowledge-adoption gap, and addressing financial and systemic barriers. Charlie also explores data's role in agriculture, funding limitations, and his vision for a future-ready agrifood science system. Subscribe to FAO on YouTube and follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and Weibo. © FAO: fao.org #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals


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