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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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Biosecurity: Your first line of defense against African swine fever | FAO CABI
January 13, 2026

African Swine Fever (ASF) poses a significant threat to pig farming and food security. The FAO Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) in Asia and the Pacific collaborates with countries to prevent and manage ASF through robust animal health systems.

Discover how FAO's co-created biosecurity interventions protect pigs and livelihoods, fostering resilience and ensuring vulnerable communities are supported. Learn more by watching this video. Explore regional project outcomes.