IYFF Falls on Middle Year of Substantial IFAD Argentinian Investment

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.

Humanely sourced meals at the tip of your fingers; A new app supporting animal welfare

Finding restaurants that serve humanely sourced foods could get a lot easier with the Humane Eating Project app.

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.

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