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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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FAO AGRIS: 50 Years Connecting the World Through Open Agricultural Knowledge
February 04, 2026
For more than five decades, FAO AGRIS, an initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has connected researchers, farmers, and institutions through the power of agricultural knowledge. What started in the 1970s as a printed index is now a global open-access platform hosting over 16 million records in 120+ languages — making agricultural science more visible, inclusive, and accessible than ever before. Recognized as a Digital Public Good, FAO AGRIS embodies the principles of open science, transparency, and digital inclusion, helping ensure that no one is left behind. With 2,000+ data providers and continuous innovation, FAO AGRIS continues to empower global knowledge exchange for sustainable food and agriculture. Discover how FAO AGRIS is shaping the future of agricultural research and join the movement for open, inclusive, and connected science. Learn more: https://agris.fao.org 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