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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

Between 2000 and 2024, food and agricultural trade surged fivefold, with low- and middle-income countries increasingly integrated into global markets. However, these markets are vulnerable to shocks such as extreme weather, conflicts, and financial crises. The 2026 edition of The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets explores the impact of these disruptions on trade and global food security.

The report emphasizes the necessity for trade policies that acknowledge the interdependence of agrifood systems, enhance resilience, and mitigate the adverse effects of shocks on food markets.

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