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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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FAO AGRIS: 50 Years Connecting the World Through Open Agricultural Knowledge
February 04, 2026

For over five decades, FAO AGRIS has been a global open-access platform, connecting agricultural researchers, farmers, and institutions. Evolving from a 1970s index, it now hosts over 16 million records in 120+ languages, making agricultural science visible, inclusive, and accessible. As a Digital Public Good, AGRIS promotes open science and digital inclusion for sustainable food and agriculture.

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