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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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September 01, 2026

This FAO Technical Lecture Series webinar, part of the FAO & AUN-AFS Research Proposal Competition for Youth 2026, discusses the sustainable bioeconomy’s role in transforming agrifood systems. Presented by Marta Solari and Marta Gómez from FAO, the session covers how bioeconomy can create value from biological resources, reduce waste, and enhance climate resilience.

The discussion includes practical examples from various countries, focusing on waste valorization, bioinputs, and value chain development. It emphasizes the importance of innovation, green jobs, youth engagement, and collaboration for building sustainable agrifood systems. For more information, visit FAO.


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