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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 20, 2026

The event featured welcoming speeches from senior officials of FAO, ADB, IFAD, and the Thailand MOAC Secretary General. This was followed by an expert panel discussion with representatives from Viet Nam, Saudi Arabia, and Africa (Kuza Ltd), highlighting the [Digital Villages Initiative](https://www.fao.org/digital-villages-initiative/en).

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