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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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Africa Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization 2026
February 09, 2026
Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=FAOoftheUN The Africa Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization brought together governments, innovators, farmers’ organizations, youth and partners to accelerate the transformation of Africa’s agrifood systems through smart, inclusive technologies. Held in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania, from 3–6 February 2026, the conference highlighted practical solutions, from farm machines and processing equipment to digital tools and data-driven services, that can boost productivity, reduce drudgery and create new opportunities, especially for women and young people. Watch the video to see the action! #AgriculturalMechanization Follow FAO on social media! * Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UNFAO * Instagram - https://instagram.com/fao * LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fao * TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fao * Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/fao/ * Weibo - https://www.weibo.com/unfao © FAO: http://www.fao.org #SDGs #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals