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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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Mission-Oriented Agrifood Innovation Systems: Driving Systemic Change
March 11, 2026

This video introduces Mission-Oriented Agrifood Innovation Systems (MAIS), an approach aligning farmers, researchers, and policymakers to tackle systemic agrifood challenges. Through initiatives like the EU-funded MAINSTREAM project, FAO strengthens innovation capacities, fosters collaboration, and scales sustainable solutions globally.

Explore FAO's work on innovation policies and capacities: FAO Innovation Policies. Learn more about the MAINSTREAM project: MAINSTREAM Project Details.

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