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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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Plant health and biosecurity

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May 08, 2026

Plants are fundamental to our food systems but face constant threats from pests and diseases. Plant biosecurity is crucial, acting as the frontline defense to protect crops, livelihoods, and global trade from these cross-border dangers.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) lead global efforts to safeguard plant health. Follow FAO on social media: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/UNFAO), [Instagram](https://instagram.com/fao), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/fao), [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@fao), [Twitter](http://www.twitter.com/fao/), [Weibo](https://www.weibo.com/unfao). Subscribe to FAO's YouTube channel [here](http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN).


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