New data reveal a concerning drop in development aid, Rwanda is protecting Kigali’s farmland, and Bangladesh has launched a new Farmers Card to connect producers with key resources.
Agriculture
USDA Terminates Land Access Program for New Farmers
The program was established in 2023 to expand land and market access for underserved farmers.
Inside My Ground-Truthing Notebook: Here in Kenya, Insects Are Success Stories
By harnessing their power, these insects can help us build healthier food and agriculture systems.
A Tribal Bison Program Rooted in Resilience
On Ute lands in northeastern Utah, AJ Kanip is rethinking how a bison business can serve both community and land.
Creating Dignified Jobs for Youth through Agricultural Research and Innovation
Insects might be small but they offer a range of benefits to food and agriculture systems.
The George Washington University to Host a Live Taping of ‘Forked’
The George Washington University will host a live taping of “Forked,” featuring Chef Sean Sherman and journalists Theodore Ross and Leah Douglass.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Farm Bankruptcies Climb, Nigeria Distributes Clean Cookstoves, Uganda Moves to Certify Agroecological Produce
The number of U.S. farms is falling, Nigeria is committing to scale distribution of clean cook stoves, Uganda is taking steps to boost agroecology.
Farm Bill Draft and Executive Order Fuel Debate Over Pesticide Regulations
Environmental advocates say both could significantly reshape the regulation of pesticides in the United States.
Food Tank Explains: Regenerative Agriculture
What is regenerative agriculture? Food Tank Explains breaks down how regenerative practices build soil strength and resilience, driving climate resilience and crop yield.
Op-Ed | If You Care about Climate Change, Work for Land Rights
We won’t be able to mitigate emissions or adapt to a changing world if we do not plan for a just transition.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: The Future of Vertical Farming, Warming Temperatures Threaten Food Security, Côte d’Ivoire Invests in Women Farmers
The future of vertical farming appears uncertain, Côte d’Ivoire builds tech hubs for women farmers, and new research reveals that warming temperatures could push critical food insecurity higher.
Food Tank Explains: Agroecology
What is agroecology? Food Tank’s primer explores its roots, core principles, and role in building sustainable, just food systems.
Op-Ed | ICARRD+20: The Principles Are Clear, But Political Will Is Missing
There’s a real opportunity to transform land governance. We can’t waste it.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: SNAP Recipients Sue USDA, Researchers Tackle Avian Flu, and Fertilizer Prices Soar
SNAP recipients are pushing back against resrictions, the Iran war sends fertilizer prices soaring, and researchers are taking steps to curb avian flu.
Hog Farming Against the Odds in Rural Wisconsin
At 28, third generation farmer Lindsay Larson is pioneering a different way of raising hogs.
Biopesticides Can Work—But Only if We Let Them
At the same time as we’re seeing these ballooning rates of synthetic pesticide use, we have an off-ramp out of this downward spiral. We just need to use it.
Integrating Data and Climate Adaptation Strategies for South Asia
A new tool is helping decision-makers understand the risks posed by extreme weather events and plan for climate adaptation in South Asia.
A Volunteer-Powered Solution to Food Insecurity in Virginia
A Virginia community farm grows and donates 100 percent of its fresh, nutrient-rich food to the food insecure.
Op-Ed | A Toxic Turn for Our Daily Bread: Why GMO Wheat Raises Serious Concerns
GMO has been kept off American fields because farmers, consumers, and trading partners recognize the serious risks it poses. What happens if that changes?
You’re Invited: We’re Talking ‘All Things Food’ at SXSW and Blue Foods in Boston
Food Tank is bringing regional and global food system leaders together to break bread, share success stories, spotlight creative visionaries, and highlight ways we can build a stronger food and agriculture systems.