Access and perception can keep many smallholder farmers in developing countries from swapping out pesticides for sustainable solutions.
Sweden’s Dietary Guidelines: “Eat greener, not too much, and be active.”
Sweden’s simple and straightforward approach to dietary recommendations makes it easy for citizens to make informed choices about their impact on the environment and their health.
Unique Learning Laboratory is Giving City Kids the Opportunity to Explore Sustainable Agriculture
City Growers is creating unique and forward-thinking programs for youth across New York City to explore agriculture and sustainability.
Organic Millet Farmer Talks About Ancient Grain’s U.S. Rise in Popularity
One certified organic millet farmer explains millet’s U.S. rise in popularity.
Developing Sustainable Soils at Global Soil Week Conference
The 5th Global Soil Week will convene more than 200 experts, policymakers, and civil society representatives to discuss the urgency for investing in sustainable land management.
Dan Barber and Kathleen Merrigan on the Power of Deliciousness
Chef Dan Barber and Kathleen Merrigan talk about how policy and the culinary industry can transform agriculture through taste.
Venture-Backed Technology Startup Tackles Industrial Food Waste
A venture-backed technology startup, FoodMaven, is tackling the US$161 billion per year industrial food waste problem with innovative solutions that allow food producers and suppliers to earn a profit from once landfilled- destined food.
2023 Will be the International Year of Millets
The U.N. FAO is endorsing India’s proposal to declare 2023 as the International Year of Millets. Millet is becoming a favorite globally among those affected by climate change because of its ability to thrive in harsh and arid environments.
Making Tropical Agriculture more Resilient and Sustainable
Small-scale farmers in the tropics face many challenges. However, Dr. Ruben Echeverría of the International Center for Tropical Agriculture remains hopeful.
FAO’s global strategy to alleviate the plant pest problem
The FAO predicts that the severity of the pest problem is only going to increase with Climate Change—calling for farmers’ to enhance their knowledge and skills to best manage pests and diseases of crops.