In these water-scarce times, direct-seeded rice can help farmers reduce water and labor inputs while maintaining or even improving rice yields.
Innovation for Sustainability
NEW REPORT: Food Tank By The Numbers: Family Farming
Food Tank highlights new research showing how family farms, can nourish the world while protecting the environment in a new report, Food Tank by the Numbers.
Cyanobacterial Bio-fertilizer: Nature’s Own Solution for Improved Soil Fertility
Cyanobacterial bio-fertilizer can be an environmentally-friendly and affordable nitrogen-rich fertilizer which farmers can use to improve soil fertility.
Tree T Pee Creates Huge Water Savings For Farmers
John Georges invented the Tree T Pee to improve tree growth and conserve water.
Five ways System of Rice Intensification (SRI) practices and ideas can help “feed the world”
The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) practices and ideas can help “feed the world,” support family farmers, and help protect the environment.
Le Laboratoire’s experiments pioneer future designs for food and water sustainability
Le Laboratoire unites art and science to innovate designs that may promote environmental sustainability.
Food Waste in Japan: How Eco-towns and Recycling Loops are Encouraging Self-Sufficiency
Food waste in Japan was equivalent to the amount of annual rice production, but Japan’s Food Recycling Law has implemented reduction methods.
14 Reasons to Be Hopeful About the Future of Food
Food Tank’s mission is to highlight stories of hope and success. These are 14 reasons to be hopeful about the future of the food system.