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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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Journey of Seeds: From Fields to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault
January 14, 2026

Seeds from Georgia, Malawi, and Zimbabwe are journeying to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. This vital initiative, supported by the International Treaty’s Benefit-sharing Fund, aims to safeguard global crop diversity.

These deposits are crucial for strengthening food security for future generations. Learn more at fao.org/plant-treaty/en/.