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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

October 04, 2026

In Afghanistan, backyard poultry provides families with nutritious eggs and income, particularly benefiting women who can manage this livelihood from home. The FAO combines birds, feed, and equipment with training on poultry management, hygiene, and disease prevention, linking nutrition and livelihoods with animal health through a One Health approach.

FAO's evidence shows the importance of these connections: children with less diverse diets are 2.7 times more likely to be acutely malnourished, while milk and eggs help combat malnutrition and food poverty. In 2026, FAO prioritized women-headed households for backyard poultry activities, supported by the UK, France, the EU, and the Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan.

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