Artificial fertilizer use is leveling off and even decreasing in many regions of the world as countries have started to reach a state of diminishing returns.
Sustainable Agriculture
Indigenous Crop: Mesquite—Ancient Flour of the Future
Mesquite has a long history of usage by Native-Americans, but is only recently being rediscovered for its tasty flour and nutritional benefits.
Think Global, Buy Local: A new study looks at the impact of buying local produce on local economies
Think Globally, Act Locally has been a motto of the sustainable food movement – but does it improve local economies?
Indigenous Crop: The Cape Gooseberry, a Hardy and Healthy Fruit Throughout the World
The cape gooseberry’s pleasant taste makes it a healthy addition to sweet and savory dishes. This hardy fruit also has potential to jumpstart micro-enterprises.
Menus of Change: “This is how I’m going to be a leader”
The Culinary Institute of America and Harvard partner for a better food system.
Innovation for Sustainability: Prized Worldwide- The Neem Tree Finds a Niche Around the World
Societies all over the world have found uses for the neem tree, especially as a natural pesticide and fertilizer in agro-ecological systems and as a medicine.
10 Urban Agriculture Projects in Berlin, Germany
A city once divided finds another way to reunite – with urban agriculture.
Stories from IFAD: Family farmers should be at the forefront of agricultural transformation
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) hosted the 2014 Farmers’ Forum in Rome, Italy.
Next steps for taking “good food” mainstream
Food Hubs: Solving Local presents five case studies that show how food retailers team up with regional food hubs.
More Crop Per Drop
On World Water Day this year, Food Tank honors the projects, people, and programs working tirelessly to achieve more with less water.
Food Desert to Healthy Oasis and Sustainable Green Job Creation
Hydroponic farming can literally change the trajectory of chronic poor nutrition.
Innovation for Sustainability: Chicken Tractors, a Simple Innovation with a Big Payoff
The chicken tractor is a sustainable, humane, cost-effective, and fun way for farmers to integrate chickens into an agro-ecological system.
Indigenous Crop: Dika – On the Brink of Domestication
The dika tree is only found in Western Africa. Known for its seeds, the dika tree also provides shade in the heat and humidity.
Going Against the Grain to Use Less Water: Rice Farmers Experiment with Direct-Seeded Rice
In these water-scarce times, direct-seeded rice can help farmers reduce water and labor inputs while maintaining or even improving rice yields.
The Farm Bill reform that will feed millions
A small but lifesaving change is a big political step toward a smarter food aid system.
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.
Sustainable Business: The Sustainable Food Center
The Sustainable Food Center (SFC) is supporting central Texans, enabling them to grow, share, and prepare wholesome local food.
Food Tank’s Spring Reading List
Food Tank has hand-picked 16 books that have educated, inspired, and informed us for your spring reading list.
Real Food Media Contest Films Highlight Sustainable Farming and Agriculture
The Real Food Media Project has selected the top films among the submissions from its Real Food Media Contest.
Capital City Farming: 10 Urban Agriculture Projects in Washington, DC
Food Tank highlights ten urban agriculture projects in Washington, DC.
