Agriculture

The Little Seed That Could: Red Fife Berry

Chef Alexandra Borgia provides a recipe for a nut salad using the berry of the heritage wheat, Red Fife.

What Happened to the Biggest Land Grab in Africa? Searching for ProSavana in Mozambique

Timothy A. Wise writes about his trip to Mozambique and the failures of the ProSavana project in the Nacala Corridor of Mozambique.

Opening the Subcontinent to Agricultural Information Systems

The Global Forum on Agricultural Research seeks ways to increase access to agricultural knowledge and information for small-scale Indian farmers.

Broadcasting Central & West African Agricultural Innovation

CORAF/WECARD is promoting agribusiness in West and Central Africa with over 70 videos on YouTube showcasing innovation and technology

VIDEO RELEASE: Biocultural Diversity Combats Climate Change

Food Tank produced a video highlighting how biocultural landscapes can benefit the health of both people and the planet.

Women in Agriculture: Zimbabwe Strives for Gender Equality

Programs in Zimbabwe are working to close the gender gap and empower women farmers to take leadership roles in agriculture.

Samburu Pastoralists Protect Environment and Culture

The Samburu pastoral way of life protects the environment in which they live, an environment essential to their culture.

Why Solving Inequality is Key to a Climate Smart and Food Secure Future

Addressing gender inequality in agriculture would result in a much-needed increase in global food security.

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.

Food Tank Membership

You have Successfully Subscribed!