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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 30, 2026

Sustainable agricultural mechanization is crucial for transforming agrifood systems in Asia and the Pacific. FAO Assistant Director-General Alue Dohong emphasizes the need for enhanced regional cooperation and collective action ahead of the first Asia-Pacific Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (APSAM).

Scheduled for 23-26 November 2026 in Manila, Philippines, APSAM 2026 will focus on the theme “Modernize. Scale. Sustain.” The conference aims to unite stakeholders to share experiences, explore innovative solutions, and identify opportunities for increased regional collaboration.

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