From farm to table, stories of nourishment and care.
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Nepal's summer heat threatens farmers' grain, but Chattrapati Yadav's family in Dang has a solution: handmade earthen pots, passed down for generations, keep their harvest safe.
Summer means mangoes! Alphonso, Kesar, Dasheri rule, but a new giant is here. Meet Noorjahan: 3.5kg, one-foot long, exclusively from MP's Katthiwada. This rare mango is the talk of the town!
Kitchen mishaps aren't always disasters. Sometimes, a culinary "accident" creates pure magic, leading to delicious, unexpected bites you'll be glad weren't planned.
Suzanne Simard's 1997 paper shattered traditional forestry. She proved trees of different species share resources, upending the Darwinian view of competition and suggesting mutual aid.
Counting sheep usually brings sleep, but for Vermont farmer Anne O'Connor, it brought a rare surprise: her sheep just gave birth to six lambs!
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PICHARI, Peru — Children gaze in awe as monkeys leap through a bamboo grove. A rare sight in VRAEM, deforestation for coca crops usually keeps wildlife away.
Corporate control threatens our food. NAMA fights back, building community-driven blue food systems. Niaz Dorry sees the same trends commodifying land and sea.
Newport, Oregon foodies flock to Local Ocean. Their roasted garlic and crab soup, rockfish tacos with citrus slaw, and saffron-infused Fishwives Stew are legendary.
Yunlin County, Taiwan: A tapestry of small farms yields incredible crop diversity. This southwestern region is a agricultural powerhouse.
Farm materials can save your soil from summer heat. Simple mulching locks in moisture, cuts weeds, and keeps crops growing with less effort.
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Boost your soy drink's vitamin B2! Scientists now quickly pinpoint bacteria that naturally enhance B2 levels using a new microdroplet technique.
Flies could be the future of berry pollination! UNE researchers found two fly species are promising alternatives to honey bees for protected berry crops.
Want faster crops? Soaking vegetable seeds before planting accelerates germination, giving your plants a crucial head start against weeds. Ideal for large or slow-germinating seeds.
While India awaits mango season, Kerala's Muthalamada is already harvesting! This summer, get ready for an early taste of the tropics.
Competition drives innovation" isn't enough. Our food and agriculture systems face complex challenges like climate change and food access. Real progress demands collaboration, not just parallel efforts.
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Mangoes face a delicate temperature dance. Too hot or cold, and these tropical fruits risk damage, impacting their preservation and quality.
Ute Bison Meat Company began with a problem: an overpopulated bison herd roaming beyond tribal lands in 2015. Tribal leader AJ Kanip faced the challenge of balancing cultural respect with a business solution.
Samy's Curry: Singapore's iconic South Indian restaurant for nearly 50 years. Experience free-flow biryani and dishes served on banana leaves, a timeless tradition.
Stanley Tucci effortlessly embodies any role. From Nigel in *The Devil Wears Prada* to George Harvey in *The Lovely Bones* and Paul Child in *Julie & Julia*, his versatility makes every character iconic.
Charlotte, NC: Food Tank, Compass Group, and Envision Charlotte host the 10th Annual Stop Food Waste Day on April 29. Join global leaders combating food waste and building a sustainable future.
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Craving fries without the grease? Scientists found a way! Combining frying with microwave heating reduces oil absorption, making your favorite snack healthier and just as delicious.
Anthony Bourdain: chef, author, and global culinary explorer. He journeyed through 80 countries, hosting TV shows, all to find the world's most authentic meals, sans reservations.
The Moon, Kashiri, descended to Earth, captivated by a woman eating soil. "That's mud, not yuca," he declared, offering a sacred seed and true yuca's taste.
Forget Peter Cottontail! Cadbury World just unveiled the Mega Mini Egg, the world's largest Cadbury Mini Egg. This 27.5-inch chocolate marvel took chocolatiers two days to handcraft.
Across India, flowers are sparking incredible fresh starts. Hopeful stories of renewal and vibrant change are blooming, transforming lives for the better.
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Water is life for farms. Smart, mindful farming helps crops flourish while conserving precious water.
Grape seeds from 2300 B.C.E. to 1500 C.E. reveal ancient secrets. One intriguing sample was even found in a medieval French hospital toilet!
This ancient fruit was once just an ornamental vine. Now, the kiwiberry is finally recognized for its powerful nutrition, eaten whole—skin and all—where most of its benefits hide.
Honeybees just got a superfood upgrade! Scientists engineered yeast to mimic pollen's nutrients, boosting bee reproduction by up to 15x in trials.
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.
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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.
Chocolate just got better! Brazilian researchers mixed cocoa shells—chocolate industry waste—with local honey, creating a heart-healthy, more delectable treat.
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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.
A single mango tree in Uttar Pradesh bears 350+ varieties—the astonishing work of Kalimullah Khan, India's 'Mango Man'.