The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-05-10
Meet the 2024 World Food Prize Laureates
Cary Fowler and Geoffrey Hawtin are recognized for their work on the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, also known as the doomsday vault. Read more
2024-05-10
Congress Must Pass the Farm Bill to Address Food Security
'We need a strong farmer-focused Farm Bill and we need it now. For Americans, for our allies and for our planet.' Read more
2024-05-10
Will There Be a Farm Bill in 2024?
The Republican-controlled House and Democratic-controlled Senate have each unveiled their own competing Farm Bill priorities. Read more
2024-05-07
Project Collects Shells to Restore Oyster Habitats
The MA Oyster Project is collecting oyster shells and returning them to the water, offering the shellfish 'a home, a place to attach to.” Read more
2024-05-03
Bringing Youth Back to the Farm in Rural America
The Breakfast Club teaches youth how to raise hogs, helping first-generation farmers pursue a career in agriculture. Read more
2024-05-02
Making Big Bets for a More Resilient Future
“Making innovation, science, and progress available to everybody can change the face of humanity,' says Rajiv Shah. Read more
2024-05-01
Unveiling the Link Between Agriculture and Fossil Fuels
Through legal action, reports, and advocacy, CIEL is working to expose the powerful hold that the fossil fuel industry has on the food system. Read more
2024-04-29
Book Excerpt: 'Commodities and Consolidation'
'As farms consolidate, more and more of the wealth leaves rural communities and flows to the Cargills of the world.' Read more
2024-04-18
The Intersection of Climate Action and Nutrition Security
Food Systems for the Future will host a webinar with food systems experts to discuss methane mitigation and nutrition security. Read more
2024-04-17
20 Books Redefining Our Relationship with Food
Food Tank is rounding up 20 books that offer new perspectives on food systems, sustainable living, culinary diversity, and more. Read more
2024-04-16
Mexico Is Right to Reject GMO Tortillas
Mexico is seeking to make a bold move, prohibiting the use of GMO corn in tortillas and other traditional corn-based foods. Read more
2024-04-15
12 Companies Tackling Food Waste Through Upcycling
Innovative companies are upcycling food waste into sustainable solutions for a brighter future. Read more