Caribbean nations that have long relied on food imports are now working toward self-sufficiency through small-scale farming.
New BCFN Publication Makes the Connection Between Food and Environment on World Food Day
A new publication from the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition shares evidence that a diet that is nutritious and wholesome also has environmental benefits.
Five Initiatives Supporting Small-Scale Farmers Growing Indigenous Crops
In honor of the Food Sovereignty Prize and World Food Day, Food Tank recognizes five initiatives supporting small-scale farmers producing healthy crops.
Eating City Establishes Manifesto for a More Just and Sustainable Food System for Cities
This manifesto, established at the Eating City Summer Campus takes steps toward implementing an open, transparent, and participatory food policy in cities.
Five Examples of Successful Urban Agriculture Done Differently Around the World
Five examples of urban agriculture from around the globe demonstrate how small-scale and local agriculture in cities do more than just grow food.
Food Tank Book of the Week: The No-Nonsense Guide to World Food by Wayne Roberts
The No-Nonsense Guide to World Food places the food sovereignty movement’s localized innovations in context of the history of the global political economy.
Food Hero: Mwalimu Musheshe, Founder of African Rural University
Food Tank had the opportunity to speak with Mwalimu Musheshe about his work, and how it’s changing the face of agriculture in Uganda.
International Year of Family Farming: Forecasting Famine Could Prevent Great Hardship. Why Isn’t It?
Famine forecasting systems are more sophisticated and effective than ever, but a report from Chatham House shows that prediction isn’t leading to prevention.
14 Reasons to Be Hopeful About the Future of Food
Food Tank’s mission is to highlight stories of hope and success. These are 14 reasons to be hopeful about the future of the food system.
Does Aquaculture Have the Potential to Feed the World’s Hungry?
Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing animal food production sectors, and accounts for nearly half of the supply of fish for consumption around the world.
