2014, The International Year of Family Farming, is also the mid-program point of a US$150 million IFAD investment in Argentinian family farmers.
Exploring gender-based inequalities in land ownership in Africa
The International Food Policy Research Institute looks to more fully explore the gender-based inequalities in land ownership that exist across Africa.
Growing Innovation in the International Year of Family Farming
Collaborative campaign to create an open source online library of agricultural innovations and a new book documenting sustainable models developed by farmers.
Organic Agriculture — Between Pragmatism & Romanticisms: Insights into the work of FiBL in Frick
The Research Institute for Organic Agriculture (FiBL) looks to youth education to promote organic farming.
Going Against the Grain to Use Less Water: Rice Farmers Experiment with Direct-Seeded Rice
In these water-scarce times, direct-seeded rice can help farmers reduce water and labor inputs while maintaining or even improving rice yields.
Indigenous Crop: Umbu Tree Provides Brazilians Citrus in the Desert
This Brazilian citrus fruit tree can survive droughts by holding 3,000 liters of water in its tubers. Imagine what the umbu could do for food security.
Encouraging Youth Involvement in Agriculture and Agribusiness
Young Professionals’ Platform for Agricultural Research and Development (YPARD) advocates for more young farmers in Nigeria.
The Farm Bill reform that will feed millions
A small but lifesaving change is a big political step toward a smarter food aid system.
The Least of Your Problems
Alan Guebert explains how America’s beef industry continues to go shockingly unchecked, while American consumers continue to bear the brunt.