Amul dairy has been key in uplifting the social and economic status of women in India, providing them with an additional source of income to alleviate poverty.
Nutrition
The True Cost of So-Called Cheap Food
Ellen Gustafson shares the many inputs required to produce food and explains that cheap junk food might not actually be so cheap.
The Pig Idea: where there’s swill there’s a way!
The way we think about meat is beginning to change, both in terms of quantity and quality. The Pig Idea is aiming to get food waste back on the menu for pigs.
Indigenous Crop: Otto File, this corn variety is high in protein and helps preserve biodiversity
The Otto File, also known as the eight-row flint corn, originated in New England. Its seeds are saved to help preserve and improve agriculture biodiversity.
Ageless Agriculture
Food Tank focuses on the challenges–and opportunities–older people have in accessing healthy foods and also how they’re sharing their knowledge with youth.
International Year of Family Farming: Building Sustainable and Resilient Agriculture in Africa
Mainstreaming organic management for family farmers could help feed people, eradicate poverty, and mitigate the effects of climate change in Africa.
International Year of Family Farming: Enset as Women’s Business
Enset is a drought-resistant crop that requires few inputs, growing it can be an easy way for female farmers to find financial independence.
Johns Hopkins’ Center for a Livable Future Promotes Food Policy
Food Policy Networks offers resources for food policy advocates.
In a World Full of Holiday Excess, Let’s Stand Up and Combat Food Waste
During the holidays, resolve to make waste in the food system part of our past, not our future.
Will the Farmers meet the Hoteliers?
We all know the term farm to table, but have you considered farm to hotel? It’s something hoteliers around the world should consider.
