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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

August 03, 2026

Enrico Perotti, Secretary of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), opens the 2026 IPPC Regional Workshops by emphasizing the crucial role of IPPC contracting parties and regional plant protection organizations in advancing global plant health. These workshops serve as an essential platform for discussing IPPC governance, strategy, and capacity development, while allowing regions to exchange experiences and priorities.

The focus includes draft International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs), initiatives like the IPPC ePhyto Solution and Plant Health Campus, and updates on various programs such as sea containers and the Africa Phytosanitary Programme.

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