Panchakanya Agriculture Cooperative Ltd is a Nepalese cooperative well known for its use of organic methods and for being an exclusively women run organization.
Agriculture
Land Grabs in Africa Linked to Corporate Crime
An agricultural project in Senegal provokes suspicions of money laundering.
Food As a Bridge to Jobs and Hope: Green Bridge Growers
Green Bridge Growers uses aquaponics and other year-round methods to grow and harvest fresh vegetables and teach people of different abilities.
War Garden Project offers Therapy to Veterans
A new garden in Fort Campbell, Kentucky will provide veterans and their families with access to therapeutic gardening.
Improving Soil Quality in Haiti is Key for Food Security
Ending environmental degradation is key to food security in Haiti.
Compost and Prison: “Healing began at the very place I thought my life might end”
A prison inmate reflects on healing and restoration that he credits to a mind that has been transformed in much the same way as the composting process.
Indigenous Crop: Otto File, this corn variety is high in protein and helps preserve biodiversity
The Otto File, also known as the eight-row flint corn, originated in New England. Its seeds are saved to help preserve and improve agriculture biodiversity.
Ageless Agriculture
Food Tank focuses on the challenges–and opportunities–older people have in accessing healthy foods and also how they’re sharing their knowledge with youth.
SeedTabs: Bringing Organic Seeds to a Coffee Shop Near You
SeedTabs is encouraging organic gardening by making organic seeds readily available to the masses.
Agricultural Improvements in the Semi-Arid Tropics: An Interview with ICRISAT’s Dr. William Dar
ICRISAT fosters an agriculture research culture focused on smallholder farmer input, open source data sharing, and reducing poverty in the semi-arid tropics.
A Recent Article from La Via Campesina Tells Policymakers: Free the Seeds!
To preserve biodiversity, La Via Campesina’s article calls for the liberation of seeds from international market restrictions.
International Year of Family Farming: Building Sustainable and Resilient Agriculture in Africa
Mainstreaming organic management for family farmers could help feed people, eradicate poverty, and mitigate the effects of climate change in Africa.
USDA Report Notes the Growing Role of Women in U.S. Farming
The USDA released a report characterizing the average woman farmer in the U.S., finding that most women farmers are small farmers.
IYFF Video Release: Making the Case for Family Farming
Food Tank is thrilled to be collaborating with the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) all next year to promote the IYFF, starting with this video!
Active Youths’ take home messages – how to involve our peers in landscapes approaches
“We now have the largest youth generation in human history. What do we do with this restless generation?” Reflections from Global Landscapes Forum in Poland.
The Kokopelli Seed Foundation, Improving Biodiversity and Curbing Hunger
The Kokopelli Seed Foundation: fighting hunger and improving biodiversity through organic seed cultivation
This Little Piggy Went to Market: Paul Willis & Niman Ranch Help Small Family Farms Get to Market
Paul Willis and Niman Ranch are fighting back against the “big pig” pork industry, finding a place in the market for the small family farmer.
Indigenous Crop: Macadamia: Australia’s national nut
Macadamia nuts boast a range of health and nutrition benefits. Originally enjoyed by Australian Aborigines, macadamia products are now popular worldwide.
Pulling down the barrier between research and development – the role of scientists
With growing attention and efforts on impact assessments of investments in agricultural research, now is the time to focus efforts on “how” to achieve impact.
SEED-ing the Future of Sustainable Agriculture
SEED: The Untold Story, a feature-length documentary film, tells the harrowing and heartening story of humans’ 12,000-year relationship with seeds.
