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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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Mario Lubetkin: Challenges and Progress in Food Security in Latin America | FAO 80 Years
December 29, 2025

As part of the FAO’s 80th Anniversary, this interview features Mario Lubetkin, former FAO Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean. Lubetkin reflects on the region’s food security progress and persistent challenges, reviewing key milestones and achievements in reducing hunger. The conversation also explores the importance of cooperation, youth engagement, and the links between food security, environment, migration, and peace.

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