Home
Farming and Food Production

About This Collection

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

May 29, 2026

Potatoes are a global staple, strengthening livelihoods and connecting communities from the Andes to Asia. Beyond being a basic food, they provide nutrition, income, and resilience for farmers and value chain actors. Sustainable cultivation, innovation, and robust value chains contribute to poverty reduction, climate resilience, and more inclusive, sustainable agri-food systems worldwide.

For more information, visit the [FAO website](https://www.fao.org). Subscribe to [FAO on YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN) and follow them on social media: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/UNFAO), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/fao), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/fao), [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fao), [Twitter](http://www.twitter.com/fao/), and [Weibo](https://www.weibo.com/unfao). © FAO.


Video not loading? Watch directly on YouTube