Indonesia for Sale, an in-depth series on politicians, palm oil plantation companies, and deforestation in Indonesia, highlights the country’s current conflict over land.
Agriculture
FAO Highlights Rural-Urban Connections to Reduce Hunger
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization have just released the 2017 State of Food and Agriculture report. Connecting rural areas with surrounding cities and towns will create more sustainable food systems and help alleviate rural poverty, the report argues.
Hurricane Maria Has Devastated Puerto Rico’s Farmland
Hurricane Maria is the strongest storm to hit Puerto Rico in almost a century. Major flooding and landslides have caused extensive damage to farmland and crops, and there is an urgent need for emergency food and water supplies.
Agricultural Biodiversity: “Technically, Financially, and Politically” Feasible
Food Tank spoke with Marie Haga, Executive DIrector of the Crop Trust, about its new Food Forever Initiative.
Less and Better Meat is Key for a Healthier Planet
The University of Oxford’s Food Climate Research Network (FCRN) recently released a new report titled “Grazed and Confused” to examine whether grass-fed beef is good or bad for the climate but failed to account for the many environmental, animal welfare, and health benefits of well-managed, pasture-raised animals.
Food Security and Agriculture in Haiti Hit Hard by Hurricane Irma
In the weeks following Hurricane Irma, humanitarian organizations launch responses and request funding to help Haiti through food insecurity and agricultural destruction.
How (and Why) a Soap Company is Changing the Food System
The skin-care company is now investing a surprising amount of time and capital in projects that affect how people eat—from GMO labeling to promoting regenerative agriculture—putting themselves at the forefront of efforts to build a more sustainable food system.
Women-Led Sustainable Farming Model Wins United Nations Equator Prize
The United Nations 2017 Equator Prize has been awarded to 15 local and indigenous communities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, including Swayam Shikshan Prayog from India for its unique women-led sustainable farming model.
16 Organizations Fighting the Global Hunger Increase
The U.N. released a new report showing a five percent increase in global hunger despite eradication efforts. These organizations are using regenerative agriculture and agroecology to fight back.
Herbicide Dicamba Can Stay Volatile for 36 Hours, Arkansas Researchers Say
Farmers in nearly a dozen states are complaining about dicamba, the primary ingredient of a new Monsanto herbicide, blowing into their fields and allegedly ruining their crops.
Sowing the Seeds for Agriprenurship in Northwest Cambodia
Focus-group discussions with secondary school students sowing the seeds for sustainable agriculture and rural entrepreneurship in Northwest Cambodia
Uniting Chefs, Eaters, and Plant Breeders: The 2017 Variety Showcase
The Culinary Breeding Network will bring together 500 chefs, plant breeders, and others in Portland, OR in October to share, discover, and taste new vegetables and grain cultivars that make for culinary excellence
Alison Grantham: “Only eat livestock that expands the global food supply”
Alison Grantham, Director of Food Systems Research and Development at Blue Apron, discusses ways to improve our food system, from soil quality to the final product.
Family Farms Will Feed Farm Aid Concert
Farm Aid’s concert food will “reflect an authentic representation of Western Pennsylvania’s food culture” to connect farmers and eaters and promote family farming.
Joshua Svaty Could Become the Only Sitting Farmer-Governor of a U.S. State.
Joshua Svaty is running in Kansas to become only sitting governor-farmer of a U.S. state.
Dr. Prasanta Kalita: “A hungry stomach can’t think”
Dr. Prasanta Kalita discusses his career addressing the need for more food, education, water, health, and awareness, both in the United States and abroad.
For Climate Change, the American Farmer is the Sleeping Giant
American corn farmers are a major group still skeptical of climate change and have been largely unharmed by it so far. This could change in the near future, bringing new force and an unlikely ally to the fight against climate change.
“Breaking Down the Silos of Consumers and Producers” in Washington State
Russell Lehman and Arianna Muirow of Seattle-based Food Action discuss sustainability, regenerativity, and food access for all through their whole systems approach to food system reform.
Hurricane Harvey’s Impact on Texan Farmers
Extensive wind and water damage caused by Hurricane Harvey has destroyed crops, stranded livestock, and contaminated the food supply. Texan farmers and ranchers will require ongoing support as they begin to assess damages.
Pete Pearson: “If we can change food, we can change the world”
Pete Pearson leads zero-waste programming at the World Wildlife Fund, trying to understand how to create a food system that is efficient and balanced with nature.
