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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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Sanidad vegetal y bioseguridad

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May 08, 2026

Plants are essential for our food systems but are constantly threatened by pests and diseases. This video underscores plant biosecurity's crucial role as the first line of defense, protecting food security, crops, livelihoods, and global trade.

Led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), countries collaborate to safeguard global plant health. Stay informed by subscribing to FAO's YouTube channel and following FAO on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and Weibo.


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