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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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Introductory Video LARC39: Regional momentum to transform agrifood systems
January 22, 2026

The 39th FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean (LARC39) will convene in Brasília from March 2-6, 2026. This key event will drive dialogue and decisions on food, agriculture, and sustainable development, aiming to advance more efficient, inclusive, and resilient agrifood systems.

The conference addresses four Regional Priorities: Better Production, Better Nutrition, Better Environment, and Better Life. Heads of State, ministers, international organizations, civil society, and the private sector will participate, strengthening this platform to tackle hunger and malnutrition across the region.

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