Malawian farmers oppose provisions in the government’s seed policy that would threaten their livelihoods and popular seed varieties.
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ReFed Video Illustrates the Problem of Food Waste
ReFed\’92s new animated video visually demonstrates the problem of food waste.
No Landing, No Pirates: Port State Measures Agreement Can Sink Illegal Fishing
The Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA) is expected to reduce the number of fish caught illegally around the world.
Poor Farmers Mustn’t Be the Losers in the Fight Against Climate Change
Increasing production of biofuels is not the best solution in the fight against climate change.
International Project Sheds Light on Voluntary Sustainability Standards
The State of Sustainability Initiatives aims to shed light on voluntary sustainability standards operating in the agricultural and fisheries sectors.
James Beard Foundation Announces their Leadership Award Recipients
The James Beard Foundation recently announced the recipients of the sixth annual James Beard Foundation Leadership Awards.
Interview with Joseph Simcox, The Botanical Explorer
Simcox hopes to preserve food plant species and varieties that are endangered and increase appreciation for biodiversity by collecting and sharing rare seeds.
20 Training Kitchens Cultivating Skills Around the World
These 20 training kitchens are helping youth and adults transform their lives and pursue careers in the culinary world.
From the Ground Up: An Interview with Groundswell International
Steve Brescia of Groundswell International shares impact, strategies, and innovation of international farmers.
Record-Breaking Growth of Organic Industry
The increase in consumer demand for organic products is growing faster than the supply chain can manage.
Migrant Justice’s Milk With Dignity Program Fights for Fair Labor in Vermont
Migrant Justice is organizing farmworkers across Vermont to ensure fair labor standards and fight for Milk with Dignity.
Philadelphia Soda Tax: A Sweet Plan to Fund City Programs
Mayor Kenney has devised an innovative plan to raise money to combat poverty in Philadelphia.
How the Philippines is Using a Robot to Plan for Natural Disasters
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization embarked on a drone initiative with the Philippine government to reduce disaster risk in the agriculture sector.
AgroGeneration Event Brings Food Leaders Back to Italy
AgroGeneration is a week-long event that will bring food leaders back to Italy to explore what technology has to offer the future of agriculture.
47 Organizations Fighting Food Loss and Waste
These 47 global organizations are taking serious measures to reduce food waste.
Feeding Children When School Meals End for Summer Vacation
Feeding America is working to expand summer food access among low-income children.
Food-X: Changing the Future of Food
Food-X\’92s fourth cohort of food and agriculture startups includes companies throughout the food supply chain.
Greening the Restaurant Industry: An Interview with Karen Leibowitz
Sustainability is at the forefront of Anthony Myint and Karen Leibowitz’s newest restaurant, The Perennial, which opened in San Francisco in January 2016.
RIPPLE Africa Ensures Fish for Tomorrow in Lake Malawi
An amazingly effective conservation project devised by a small UK charity is ensuring that there are fish for tomorrow in Africa\’92s third-largest lake.
NRDC’s Auntie Biotic Petitions for KFC to Reform its Antibiotics Policies
NRDC’s chicken mascot Auntie Biotic petitions to push KFC to stop sourcing chickens that are routinely fed antibiotics even in good health.
