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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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October 07, 2026

The video showcases the launch of Phase 3 of the Africa Phytosanitary Programme (APP), led by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat, now active in 38 African countries. A train-the-trainer workshop in Addis Ababa equipped plant health experts from 18 countries with skills in pest surveillance, digital data collection, and GIS tools.

The APP aims to enhance sustainable phytosanitary systems, improve pest monitoring, support safe trade, and bolster food security across Africa.

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