Addressing gender inequality in agriculture would result in a much-needed increase in global food security.
Agriculture
A New Partnership between Kenya and Nigeria Aims to Reduce Food Imports
New partnership between Nigeria and Kenya aims to reduce food imports and advance domestic agriculture.
Rice Varieties Critical to Culture and Biodiversity at Risk of Extinction
Culturally significant heirloom rice varieties in the Philippines are at risk of extinction.
The Future of Rice in Japan
Japan’s agricultural future stands in the balance of many interests.
Terra Madre Day: Celebrating Local Food
Terra Madre Day will take place on December 10, with special events planned around the world.
Celebrating Farmer Creativity Around the World
The international network Prolinnova hosts Farmer Innovation Fairs across the globe to bring together smallholder farmers and celebrate their creativity.
Andean Values have Promoted Biodiversity and Sustainable Agriculture for Centuries
Indigenous people in Andes promote sustainable agriculture and crop biodiversity.
The Truth About Cranberries — An American Original
Cranberries are one of America’s only native fruits still farmed today.
Addressing Labor in Scaling Sustainable Agriculture
As the demand for fair labor grows, agriculture will become more sustainable.
10 Cities Leading the Conversation on Sustainable Eating
These ten cities around the world are revolutionizing their food systems and leading the conversation on sustainable eating.
Researchers Find an Area the Size of the EU is Cultivated in Urban Areas Around the World
A recent study documents the extent of urban and peri-urban croplands around the world and what resources those farms consume.
From Seattle to Rome, Food Sovereignty Movement Pushes for Reforms
In Seattle and Rome, the food sovereignty movement pushed for key changes in the global food system.
La Via Campesina and the Path to Food Sovereignty
La Via Campesina is an international movement giving voice to small- and medium-scale farmers around the world.
10 Urban Agriculture Projects Making a Difference in Columbus, Ohio
Food Tank presents ten innovative urban agriculture projects that are making a difference in Columbus, Ohio.
BCFN YES! Finalists to Present at Sixth International Forum on Food & Nutrition
The ten Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN) YES! Finalists will present at the Sixth International Forum on Food and Nutrition December 3–4 in Milan.
Agroecological Intensification Exchange: New Platform for Agricultural Researchers and Practitioners
The Agroecological Intensification Exchange is a source of information for improving agricultural systems through ecological principles and practices.
Are Cocoa Companies Offering a Trick or a Treat?
A new report from Oxfam America evaluates cocoa companies’ commitment gender equality.
Can Agroecology Be Part of the Common Agriculture Policy?
Arc2020 is helping develop agroecological communities around Europe using pre-existing support structures.
Election 2014: GMO Labeling Initiatives Defeated, but Momentum Continues
Voters rejected GMO labeling ballot initiatives in Oregon and Colorado – only the latest in ongoing efforts to pass GMO labeling measures at the state level.
Young Women Mobilize Local Development Through Sustainable Aquaculture in Rural Malawi
The Kawjo Foundation’s Integrated Agriculture-Aquaculture (IAA) project helps young women in Malawai realize their full potential as farmers and producers.
