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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

June 17, 2026

In Kyrgyzstan, a FAO project addresses thousands of tonnes of hazardous Soviet-era pesticides lacking proper management. The initiative mapped 62 problem sites, repacked 90 tonnes of highest-risk chemicals near Osh, and established a national pesticide handling team. Successful bio-remediation trials and a pilot container collection system, which gathered over 1,200 kg, are now blueprints for national implementation.

Further efforts include the launch of Kyrgyzstan's first electronic pesticide registration system in September 2025. Medical staff received training on pesticide exposure, while over 960 agronomists now advise farmers on integrated pest management (IPM). University students are also learning IPM practices, shifting away from past chemical dependence.

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