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In 2004, tree-fruit specialist Diane Miller embarked on a Fulbright expedition to Central Asia, the apple's birthplace. Her mission: collect wild apple seeds to diversify domestic breeding programs.
My name is Jack Strong, and I’m a member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. I’m the executive chef of The Allison Inn and Spa in Newberg, Oregon, and I’m a partner with the Siletz Valley culinary program at the school that I went to as a kid. Students in the course cook from-scratch meals...
Unlock the future of food. Food Tank Explains agroecology: a revolutionary approach blending ecological and social principles to transform food systems from farm to table.
Cacao trees typically live 25 years. But in India, a 65-year-old cacao tree thrives on a regenerative farm, showcasing the power of agroforestry and "bio-c" methods.
Uncover the hidden stories in every bite. Food Tank's spring reading list explores how food reflects power, resilience, and change—from farms to global supply chains.
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Chocolate just got better! Brazilian researchers mixed cocoa shells—chocolate industry waste—with local honey, creating a heart-healthy, more delectable treat.
New Atlas launched! CIMMYT and BISA's ACASA helps South Asian agriculture make climate-informed decisions, offering crucial insights into climate risks and vulnerabilities.
Rubisco—the enzyme that feeds you and produces the oxygen you breathe—is so inefficient it's a miracle life exists at all.
A 68-year-old former banker in Hyderabad transformed his balcony into a thriving spring onion garden during lockdown—proving you don't need farmland to grow fresh food.
A fierce hunter perches among cherry blossoms: the female kestrel, North America's smallest falcon, surveys Michigan's orchards for prey.
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A single mango tree in Uttar Pradesh bears 350+ varieties—the astonishing work of Kalimullah Khan, India's 'Mango Man'.
A single genetic switch determines whether faba beans survive freezing winters or must be planted in spring—a discovery that could transform global crop resilience.
A Virginia farm is growing 100% of its harvest to feed hungry families—and it's working. The 150-acre operation bypasses broken food pantry chains to deliver fresh produce directly to those who need it most.
Farmers could turn more of the UK's farmland into productive agroforestry systems if they had access to trusted advice and real farm examples, according to new research from the University of Reading. Dr. Amelia Hood, from the Department of Sustainable Land Management at the University of Reading, w...
Climate change and rising fertilizer costs pushed a Malawi farming couple to the brink—until one decision transformed their struggling harvest into abundance.
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Two new molecular tools unlock the secrets of Earth's most ancient partnership: how plants and fungi have coordinated survival for millions of years.
Scientists decoded the strawberry's evolutionary blueprint by analyzing mobile DNA signatures, revealing how this beloved fruit's genome came together.
SEWA mobilizes 3.8 million Indian women workers, fighting for fair wages and healthcare in the informal economy for over 50 years.
Arup Kumar Ghosh abandoned college to master the flower trade in West Bengal's markets. Today, his marigold business fuels a thriving seed and sapling empire.
Grow crisp lettuce, spinach, and kale at home without soil. Hydroponics makes exotic vegetables possible in any space.
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A retired couple in Tamil Nadu is cultivating a thriving mini forest with over 50 trees on just half an acre—proving that small spaces can yield big environmental impact.
Solar farms could boost global crop yields by hundreds of billions of pounds, a Canadian study reveals—by creating a protective microclimate beneath their panels.
Dr Anshu Rathi's Roorkee kitchen overflows with turmeric, saffron, and cardamom—all grown in her own 1,500 sq ft garden of 400 plants.
Language is reshaping how we grow and eat. A new BBC film series explores the innovators and ideas transforming food systems—from alternative proteins to school lunches.
Marty Landorf's careful fingers reveal tiny black seeds destined to join 46 million others in frozen storage—each one a different key to survival at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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Chef Crystal Wahpepah weaves her Kickapoo, Sac and Fox, and African-American heritage into every dish at her Oakland restaurant. Wild rice fritters and bison chili tell the story of two homelands.
Kundan Singh's mud homestay in Himachal Pradesh proves that simplicity isn't deprivation—it's liberation. Guests discover what his apple orchard taught him: nature is all you need.
Cows could become unlikely climate heroes—simply by eating biochar and spreading it across fields through their manure, new research suggests.
A wild banana's hidden gene could be the key to saving the world's favorite fruit from a devastating fungal disease.
Black farmers are reclaiming ancestral land while navigating pandemic upheaval, racial justice movements, and shifting government support over the past six years.
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A Kerala gardener has cultivated nearly 100 lotus varieties and 80 water lily species—including rare specimens that bloomed in India for the first time in her backyard.
A devastating disease threatens the world's bananas. But scientists have discovered a wild banana's genetic resistance, offering hope to save this vital crop.
The Chincha Islands off the coast of Peru are home to many seabird species that cover their island homes with thick layers of poop, or guano. New research now suggests that ancient Peruvians in the Chincha Valley on the Peruvian mainland hunted these seabirds, collected their guano, and used it to f...
Agroecology is feeding Africa and healing the planet. PELUM Kenya champions this sustainable farming approach through advocacy, networking, and capacity building for smallholder farmers.
Sixth-generation Iowa farmer Tanner Faaborg defied tradition, transforming his family's 8,000-pig operation into a mushroom farm. But his boldest move? Facing skepticism from his own brother.
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A devastating fungus is decimating the world's banana supply, having already wiped out the beloved Gros Michel variety. But scientists are racing to unravel the microbe's secrets and safeguard this vital crop.
Feeding Gaza's hungry during Ramadan: World Central Kitchen's teams have served over 272 million meals, 73 million loaves of bread, and 6.4 million gallons of water since 2023.
Crops like corn, wheat, and soybeans dominate the U.S. food system, but Liz Carlisle and Aubrey Streit Krug argue it operates like fast fashion - unsustainable and exploitative.
Avocados, once a rarity, have become a staple in Indian kitchens, gracing salads and smoothies. Brimming with nutrients and a velvety texture, these versatile fruits thrive indoors, even in...
A century-defining revolution is underway in agriculture, shifting from synthetic chemicals to biology-based practices that could restore ecosystems and secure a healthier future.