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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

May 21, 2026

Tajikistan will host the 35th FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC35) from May 11-15, 2026. This vital regional platform unites FAO Members and diverse stakeholders from Europe and Central Asia to address pressing food and agriculture challenges. Under the theme "Uniting for sustainability," the conference will focus on integrating climate action, biodiversity, and land restoration to advance resilient agrifood systems. Discussions will cover sustainable natural resource management, agrifood system financing, and mitigating impacts from external crises, including the war in Ukraine, aligning with the FAO Strategic Framework. The agenda also includes reviewing FAO's regional work and setting future priorities.

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