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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

September 14, 2026

During the Regional Meeting on the transformative potential of innovation and technology for reducing food loss and waste, Rene Orellana Halkyer, FAO's Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean, outlines the FAO's vision to tackle significant challenges in agro-food systems. In the region, 11.6% of food is lost during production and post-harvest, while globally, 19% of food is wasted in commerce and households, affecting 153 million people facing food insecurity.

The FAO promotes a strategic agenda focused on standards, data, partnerships, and technological innovation. Countries are leveraging tools like FLAPP and Optiwaste to enhance resource use and create development opportunities. The goal is to expand successful solutions, strengthen regional cooperation, and implement sustainable policies to ensure more food reaches those in need.


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