Genetic information from global gene banks will finally be made public and searchable thanks to new international initiative.
Food Security
66 Instagram Accounts Helping Cultivate a Better Food System!
One of the fastest-growing social media networks is Instagram– Food Tank highlights 66 Instagram accounts cultivating a better food system!
16 Actors and Actresses at the Forefront of the Food Movement
These 16 actors and actresses are using their star power to shed light on the issues facing our troubled food system.
Five Questions with Dr. M. Jahi Chappell, PhD, of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
Food Tank recently had the opportunity to speak with IATP’s Dr. M. Jahi Chappell, PhD, who was one of the speakers at the 2015 Food Tank Summit.
Top 10 Victories for a Better Food System in 2014
Food Tank highlights the top 10 victories for food systems in 2014.
White House Takes Steps To Protect Bee Populations
President Obama acknowledges alarming scientific research pointing to considerable declines in pollinator populations and implements protective policies.
Rice Varieties Critical to Culture and Biodiversity at Risk of Extinction
Culturally significant heirloom rice varieties in the Philippines are at risk of extinction.
New iPhone App Strives to Increase Food Access in New Orleans
New iPhone app has the potential to increase food security in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Andean Values have Promoted Biodiversity and Sustainable Agriculture for Centuries
Indigenous people in Andes promote sustainable agriculture and crop biodiversity.
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.
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.
For Smallholder Farmers, Tenure Makes a Crucial Difference in Livelihoods
New guidelines improve tenure security for smallholder farmers around the world.
Family Farming and Food Security Go Hand-in-Hand
During the IYFF, food system leaders advocate for the right of all peoples to produce their own food.
Saving Seeds Can Strengthen Food Security
Native Seeds addresses the loss of biocultural diversity in the Southwest through seed saving.
Policymakers Turn to Smallholder Farmers as Partners in Development
Policymakers insist that development agencies must include smallholder farmers as partners rather than beneficiaries in food security and development efforts.
How Vegetables Can Save the World
Vegetables play an essential role in healing the global food system. Investing in vegetables means investing in a healthy future!
IFAD and Unilever Team Up to Fund Farmers and Food Security
A new global public-private partnership between IFAD and Unilever will address food security and poverty by improving smallholder access to markets.