Women at the intersection of food and technology are solving the most pressing challenges of the agriculture sector today.
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Monoculture could worsen vulnerability to climate change
To boost agricultural resilience, research suggests, policymakers and producers must create more diverse farms by considering how single-species fields interact with water and feed into environmental threats.
Developing Equitable Technology for Food Security
In an event on digital and physical food security, experts discussed how technological solutions can support food security without deepening existing inequities.
UN Food Systems Champions Discussing Power Imbalances in Food and Agriculture
Food Tank, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Global Alliance for the Future of Food, hosted the first in a series of seven panel discussions with the Champions Network for the 2021 United Nations Food Systems Summit.
NFL Hosts Green Week Ahead of Super Bowl
Super Bowl LV “Green Week” included the construction of a community garden, compost center, and fruit tree orchard.
The Food System Needs More than a Digitally Skilled Workforce, Experts Say
In a recent panel about a digitally skilled workforce, experts the ways that technology and automation can help and harm food justice efforts.
Harnessing the Power of Data for the Food System
During a panel on the intersection of food and technology, experts discuss what communities need to use data fairly and effectively to build a better food system.
Nuance Is Our Friend, Ideology Is Our Enemy
To build a better food system, we must welcome solutions that embrace nuance.
Broadband Expansion Benefits a More Resilient Food System
In a recent panel discussion, experts explain why it is essential to promote broadband expansion in rural communities.
Supply Chain Transparency Can Support a Stronger Food System
Food system experts discuss the ways that supply chain transparency can support food access, reduce food loss, and empower consumers.
