ICRISAT fosters an agriculture research culture focused on smallholder farmer input, open source data sharing, and reducing poverty in the semi-arid tropics.
Agriculture
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.
Food Tank Book of the Week: The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan
The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan explains how plants have appealed to human desires but are losing their diversity as human control takes over.
Innovation for Sustainability: Driptech Offers Innovative Irrigation Technology for the 21st Century
Driptech is an inexpensive and user-friendly drip irrigation technology which allows farmers in the developing world to save water in these water-scarce times.
How Does It Grow: Video Teaches Eaters Where Their Food Comes From
How Does it Grow? is a first-of-its-kind series that traces our food from the field to our fork.
International Year of Family Farming: Enset as Women’s Business
Enset is a drought-resistant crop that requires few inputs, growing it can be an easy way for female farmers to find financial independence.
In a World Full of Holiday Excess, Let’s Stand Up and Combat Food Waste
During the holidays, resolve to make waste in the food system part of our past, not our future.
Will the Farmers meet the Hoteliers?
We all know the term farm to table, but have you considered farm to hotel? It’s something hoteliers around the world should consider.
Niman is a Pig’s Best Friend
Niman offers the convenience of ordering from a larger brand with the conscience of knowing the animals lived better lives.
Farm to School: Putting Some Crunch in Your Lunch
A simple idea that has a big impact, farm to school brings local produce into school lunch programs and gives children an extra crunch in their lunch.
This land is our land: The struggle for land rights in Papua New Guinea
Oakland Institute’s report, On Our Land: Modern Land Grabs Reversing Independence in Papua New Guinea, documents one of the largest land grabs in recent history
