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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.

Curated by earthsayer

May 27, 2026

The report "Outlook for Agriculture and Rural Development in the Americas 2025–2026: A Perspective on Latin America and the Caribbean" presents key findings and recommendations. It underscores agriculture's potential to strengthen agrifood systems.

This can be achieved through productivity enhancements, driven by sufficient financing and innovations in policy, institutional, financial, and technological areas. These efforts align with global objectives such as the SDGs and Agenda 2030.

For further information, visit the FAO website: http://www.fao.org.


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