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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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Safe Aid in Times of Crisis: Protecting Plant Health to Protect People
March 13, 2026

Humanitarian aid, while vital, can unintentionally spread plant pests. This video explains how such risks arise during emergency operations, highlighting key guidance from CPM Recommendation R-09 under the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). It underscores the importance of preparedness, coordination, and phytosanitary measures to protect plant health, food security, and livelihoods.

Protecting plant health supports food security and livelihoods, ensuring aid doesn't create new risks. Subscribe to FAO's YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN. Follow FAO on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, Weibo. Learn more at FAO.org.