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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 20, 2026

The Lao People’s Democratic Republic, located at the crossroads of Southeast Asia, is facing ecological challenges due to unsustainable practices and climate change. In collaboration with the government, FAO is implementing a transformative program to integrate biodiversity into agricultural sectors and support the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

Through a national roadmap for 2024–2030, the initiative focuses on climate-resilient cropping systems and sustainable land management. Farmers in provinces like Champasak are already benefiting from practices such as integrated pest management and crop diversification, which enhance food security and soil health. With training and policy alignment, Lao PDR is fostering resilient agrifood systems that prioritize biodiversity and secure livelihoods for future generations.


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