Oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle speaks with Food Tank about the changing oceans, her hopes for marine futures, and the new documentary Mission Blue.
Empowering Women and Mitigating Conflict in the Afghan Dairy Industry
An IFAD-supported effort to modernize the rural dairy sector in Afghanistan is stabilizing rural communities and supporting women.
Pineland Farms: Magic Happens When Private Funding Meets Family Farming
Over 20 local family farms in Maine supply into Pineland’s three companies (beef, potatoes, and dairy), with profits being reinvested back into the community.
NEW VIDEO: Funding Female Farmers for a Less Hungry World
More investment in women farmers will help alleviate hunger and poverty and will lead to more social justice and empowerment for girls and women.
Feeding America Report Paints a Portrait of Hunger in America
Feeding America released the 2014 Hunger in America report, which examines the characteristics and challenges of households receiving charitable assistance.
Family Farming Down Under
Despite increasing pressure to corporatize, family farming remains the primary source of agricultural production in Australia.
Women Need More Power in Creating a Food System that Works
Leigh Adcock, Executive Director of WFAN, is dedicated to making room for women farmers.
Food Hero: Serena Milano, Protecting Biodiversity and the Livelihoods of Small-Scale Farmers
Serena Milano is protecting traditional food cultures with the Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity.
Small Island Developing States Face Unique Development Challenges
Small Island Developing States are becoming the focus of IFAD’s development discussions.
The Food Revolution: United We Stand, Divided We Fall
Greater collaboration across the food community is needed for a more healthful future.
Voices of GFAR: Providing Better Extension Services for Family Farmers
A sound agricultural innovation system requires a combination of diverse extension service schemes that mobilize a variety of methods to educate smallholders.
Meat Is Still On the Menu for Environmental Sustainability
How can the livestock industry feed over a billion people while lowering its greenhouse gas emissions?
Food Security Program in Mali Inspires Culture of Conservation
In Mali, community nurseries and conservation programs are remedying the devastating effects of ongoing drought.
Agricultural Reality Stars
Young generations are becoming more interested in agriculture through hip hop, reality TV shows about young food producers, and stories of farmer “superheroes.”
The Japan Family Farmers Movement is Making Strides
NOUMINREN, or the Japan Family Farmers Movement, is a grassroots political movement intent on strengthening Japan’s foundation of family farmers.
Are We Really Tackling the Challenge of Improving Livelihoods for Poor Farmers?
Agricultural research for development is regularly assessed to ensure money is being spent on effective measures to promote better lives for rural communities.
Indigenous Crop: Okra––Eat Your Ladies’ Fingers!
Okra, or ladies’ fingers, are served as a nutritious dish around the world.
Over Grow The System Documents the Sustainable Farming Movement
Over Grow The System uses photography, video, music, and website design to capture the essence of the emerging sustainable food movement in British Columbia.
Six Innovative Projects From Groundswell International
Food Tank highlights six agricultural projects by Groundswell International that exemplify their unique approach favoring local knowledge and capacity.
10 Innovative Urban Agriculture Projects in San Diego, California
San Diego, California is home to a cornucopia of innovative and inspiring urban agriculture initiatives.
