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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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Blue Transformation: Seaweed Farming Opportunities in Latin America
December 23, 2025

Seaweed farming is a key opportunity for Blue Transformation in Latin America and the Caribbean, led by Chile, Venezuela, and Brazil. It provides sustainable food, supports coastal livelihoods, strengthens local economies, and delivers environmental benefits such as ecosystem restoration and carbon capture.

This video highlights FAO’s perspective on seaweed farming as a pathway to inclusive, low-carbon, and sustainable development. Subscribe to FAO on YouTube and follow us on Facebook and other social media platforms.

Learn more at www.fao.org.