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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.

Curated by earthsayer

June 05, 2026

Sarah Cahill, Secretary of Codex Alimentarius, discusses the international body's vital role in "The Work We Do" podcast. Codex develops global food standards that ensure safety, proper labeling, and facilitate international trade.

The episode explores how Codex uses scientific evidence to protect consumers and build trust, addressing future challenges like climate change and novel foods. For more, subscribe to FAO on YouTube and follow FAO on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and Weibo. Visit fao.org.


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