Germany leads the way with a historic grant supporting biodiversity.
Innovation and Technology
Study Finds that Smallholder Farmers Need More Support to Adopt Conservation Agriculture Practices
A study of the adoption of conservation agriculture in Paraguay identifies challenges faced by small-scale farmers in its sustained implementation.
Eating Local: The Benefits of Local Procurement in Emergency Response
There’s still room for improvement in the local and regional procurement of food aid.
Mexico’s Soda Tax May Offer Solutions for the Country’s High Obesity Rate
Nations around the world are on the edge of their seats, waiting to see how Mexico’s soda tax will weather before rejuvenating legislation at home.
Understanding food waste, hunger, and climate change with John Mandyck
John Mandyck discusses his new book, connections between climate change, food waste, and hunger, and the role of the cold chain with Food Tank.
Eliminating Toxic Pesticides from Our Food and Environment
Beyond Pesticides is bringing pesticide policy reform to Washington, D.C.
Youth, Innovation, and the Sustainable Development Goals
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out an aspirational vision for more sustainable food systems by 2030.
Drought-Resistant White Beans Bring Hope to Smallholder Farmers in Ethiopia
Drought in Ethiopia is threatening bean production and the livelihood of smallholder farmers. Food Tank discusses solutions with researchers on the ground.
Food Recovery Network: Uniting College Students in the Fight Against Food Waste
Food Recovery Network encourages citizens, communities, and food businesses to restructure their perceptions and habits towards food waste.
Chef Ann Foundation Advocates for Future Food Systems through Today’s Children
Chef Ann Foundation aims to equip schools with the tools they need to provide children with healthy, whole food.
The Future of Food: 16 Most Exciting Stories for 2016
What’s on the horizon for food and agriculture in 2016? Find out here.
The MINT Standard for Airline Cuisine
Chef Brad Farmerie collaborates with Jet Blue MINT to create a fine dining menu for air travel.
What Will a UNESCO City of Gastronomy Do for Tucson and for Other Cities?
Tucson, Arizona is using food and farming innovations to fuel the recovery of a lagging urban economy.
Leafy Greens? Head to Terminal 3
Airports are guiding the way in dishing out plant-based advice in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
The Future of the Organic Movement: Organic 3.0
The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements calls for a new phase of the organic movement, termed Organic 3.0.
Urban Farming Hits the Big Leagues
Sports venues across the United States make efforts to advance a more sustainable food system.
Biochar Might Be Ag’s Biggest Innovation in Years
A humble-looking black charcoal could be an option for mitigating carbon while increasing crop yields and soil fertility. Is it too good to be true?
A Waste-Free Thanksgiving
Technology and food merge as numerous apps help consumers solve the problem of food waste.