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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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Maximo Torero, FAO Chief Economist, on the Hand-in-Hand Initiative Investment Forum 2026

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April 29, 2026

The FAO Hand-in-Hand Initiative (HIHI) Investment Forum annually convenes national authorities and global investors in Rome. This event fosters crucial partnerships to accelerate agrifood systems transformation and advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

FAO Chief Economist Máximo Torero highlights the forum's role in driving real change. Join us in Rome from October 13-16 for this year's edition.

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