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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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!
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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'.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.