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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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Video Message By Dr QU Dongyu, FAO Director-General - 16th Session of the IRENA General Assembly
January 21, 2026

On January 12, 2026, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) held a high-level Ministerial Dialogue on Scaling Renewable Energy in Agrifood Systems. This marked a crucial step for integrated action on food security, climate resilience, and the global energy transition.

The dialogue prioritized clean energy for farmers, strengthening partnerships, and closing financing gaps. It emphasized aligning energy planning with agricultural policy to unlock scalable, cost-effective solutions.

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