Food Tank interviews David Cuming,of SAMCERT on his views of the success and struggles of the certification project, coffee and cocoa growers, and ‘cupping’.
Agriculture
Food Hero: Will Harris, Sustainable Livestock Producer Winner of the Growing Green Awards 2014
Will Harris won the Growing Green Awards in Sustainable Livestock Production adopting sustainable practices and making his farm a profitable business.
Shelter From the Storm: RIICE Combines Technology and Insurance to Support Rice Farmers
RIICE is an innovative project that uses crop insurance, crop yield monitoring and the latest satellite technology to support smallholder farms Southeast Asia.
GFAR Partnering With EAT to Create Research Network Uniting Agriculture and Nutrition
GFAR has partnered with the EAT Stockholm Food Forum to lead an integrated approach to increasing the sustainability and nutritional value of food.
Agriculture Gets A Facelift: How To Bring Youth Back Into The Field
Youth networks across the world are working tirelessly to excite young people about a career in agriculture.
Menu of Solutions to Feed Nine Billion by 2050
Guardian Sustainable Business hosted a panel of experts to discuss: Food and Agriculture: What Are The Sustainability Challenges?
Ugly Fruit and Vegetables Hit the Catwalk
Intermarché have put ugly fruit and vegetables into the spotlight to educate consumers on food waste.
Bottom-up Sustainability in Australia’s Livestock Industry
Despite a challenging macroeconomic and political context, sheep and cattle farmers in Australia are building a sustainable industry by 2020 through Target 100.
Food Hero: Robert Egger-Founder and President of L.A. Kitchen
“In the fight against hunger, we need less Sara Lee and more cerebellum,” said Robert Egger, Founder of DC Central Kitchen and L.A. Kitchen.
Engaging Agricultural Communities in the Mediterranean
The Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) and the Foundation for South-North Mediterranean Dialogue are aiding rural communities in the Medterranean.
