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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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Rapid diagnosis, rapid response: African swine fever preparedness in Asia
January 13, 2026
https://www.fao.org/ectad/asiapacific/our-focus/african-swine-fever/en African swine fever (ASF) is a major threat to pig farming and food security. The FAO Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) in Asia and the Pacific works with countries to strengthen animal health systems and improve ASF preparedness. In this video, discover how FAO’s ASF projects have equipped laboratories and trained staff to rapidly diagnose and respond to outbreaks, ensuring early detection and effective control measures. These efforts help protect livelihoods, safeguard food security, 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