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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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Unlocking agrifood innovation with behavioural science
March 04, 2026

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leverages behavioral science to understand human choices and drive meaningful change. By understanding real-world contexts, FAO builds and refines interventions with local communities. Examples include climate-smart crop planning in Kenya and stronger biosecurity in Mozambique, unlocking innovation and transforming agrifood systems.

Discover more about FAO’s behavioral science work here. Collaborate via email. Subscribe to YouTube. Follow FAO on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, Weibo. © FAO.