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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 Ready for Smart Farming: Key Outcomes from ACSAM
February 05, 2026

FAO's Yurdi Yasmi highlights key outcomes from the Africa Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization. The conference emphasized Africa's readiness for action, focusing on youth, women, digital tools, AI, and sustainable mechanization to foster smart, inclusive farming across the continent.

This initiative aims to transform agrifood systems, delivering real impact for farmers. Watch to learn more about how countries and partners are collaborating to achieve these goals.

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