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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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African swine fever: A threat beyond farms
January 13, 2026
https://www.fao.org/ectad/asiapacific/our-focus/african-swine-fever/en African swine fever (ASF) is not just a farm issue, it impacts domestic and wild pig populations, food security and rural livelihoods. The FAO Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) in Asia and the Pacific works with countries and partners to prevent and manage ASF by strengthening animal health systems. In this video, learn how FAO collaborates with non-government organizations to raise awareness and promote biosecurity measures that protect pigs and communities from ASF. Together, we can stop the spread and build resilience against transboundary animal diseases. 👉 Learn more about the FAO RAP ECTAD ASF Regional Project outcomes: https://youtu.be/4UIxpeFZkjI Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN Follow FAO on social media! * Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UNFAO * Instagram - https://instagram.com/fao * LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fao * TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fao * Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/fao/ * Weibo - https://www.weibo.com/unfao © FAO: http://www.fao.org #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals