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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

July 09, 2026

Global food markets are under pressure from conflict, climate extremes, economic uncertainty, and supply chain disruptions. Despite these challenges, markets often recover quickly, though food price spikes can threaten food security, highlighting the need for international cooperation.

In this episode of The Work We Do, FAO Senior Economist George Rapsomanikis and Economist Andrea Zimmermann discuss The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO) 2026. They explore the impact of shocks on food trade, market resilience, and the importance of global collaboration. Read the report here and access the transcript here.


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