From farm to table, stories of nourishment and care.
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Bacolod City transformed into a global food hub, as farmers, chefs, and Indigenous leaders gathered to discuss seeds, soil, and cultural survival.
Avocados are a culinary conundrum, with a fleeting window of perfect ripeness. A gentle squeeze is the ultimate test, but misjudge and you risk wasting the precious fruit.
Thousands of years ago, Indigenous peoples in the Southwest cultivated a wild potato, expanding its range and transforming the region's culinary landscape.
In the heart of British Columbia, the Nupqu Native Plant Nursery nurtures a vital species for land restoration: sulfur buckwheat, a hardy high-altitude grassland plant.
Discover the secret to savoring tofu: make it yourself. Join a Korean-Chinese woman in Yanbian as she shares the time-honored tradition of crafting this versatile delicacy.
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Beekeeping's traditional methods are a messy, labor-intensive chore, with heavy frames, bulky extractors, and the risks of stings and harming bees. A new approach offers a simpler, safer solution.
By 2050, climate change will make half the world's arabica coffee regions unfit for cultivation. The ripple effects extend far beyond your morning brew, but solutions exist.
*Vietnam's top leader eyes unprecedented power consolidation, vowing to tackle corruption and drive double-digit growth.*
Robots struggle to pick tomatoes, a scientist reveals. Labor shortages spur demand for automated harvesting, but some crops, like tomato clusters, pose unique challenges for machines.
Waking at 4:40 AM, dairy farmer Paul Tompkins faces a £1,800 daily loss - simply by rising each morning. As milk prices plummet, Tompkins and his fellow farmers fight a daily battle to keep their livelihoods afloat.
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Brent and Michelle Arp say that farming is in their blood. Brent’s 85-year-old father still farms on the more than 120-year-old farm where both he and Brent grew up. Michelle was raised around dairy cattle and once named the Iowa State Dairy Princess. Today, the couple farms about 600 acres of grain...
Feeding the hungry and saving the planet - your local food bank does both. The Global Foodbanking Network's 2024 report reveals how food recovery and redistribution make a world of difference.
Childhood in many Indian homes has shifted indoors, with screens replacing playtime. Gardening offers a grounding alternative, nurturing responsibility and curiosity while regulating the nervous system.
Craving sweetness without the guilt? Scientists may have discovered a game-changing solution to sugar's health pitfalls.
Struggling to keep your houseplants alive? Discover the 3 easiest plants to grow and expert tips to ensure they thrive all year.
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Claudette Colvin, a civil rights pioneer, has passed away at 86. Her 1955 arrest for refusing to surrender her bus seat ignited the modern civil rights movement.
Stumped on side dishes? Discover the secret to effortless, versatile sides that elevate any meal - from Pinterest-worthy mains to last-minute dinners.
Populations are shrinking worldwide, yet conservatives dominate the conversation. Progressives must step up with bold solutions to address this critical global shift.
A child's curious fingers digging into soil on a Sunday morning - a scene Indian parents are rediscovering as they embrace gardening to connect kids with nature across Mumbai and Kolkata.
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has jeopardized food access for 42 million SNAP recipients, compounding the Trump administration's cuts to the vital nutrition program.
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Unlock the secrets of plant respiration with a groundbreaking tool that lets scientists observe their living, water-saving processes in real-time.
Crops ripen, tables groan with bounty - harvest festivals celebrate nature's annual gift, uniting communities in joyous feasts.
Burger King's latest Whopper test could be its most intriguing yet - the Bacon Cheddar Hash Whopper blends breakfast and lunch, offering hash browns on the menu all day.
China’s food system has transformed rapidly over the past several decades. This has increased the country’s food supply but also created growing public health and environmental risks, says Jian Yi, Founder of the nonprofit Good Food Fund. “In China, we’ve been favoring ultra-processed products over ...
Heartbreak has a cure - and it's edible. When life deals a painful blow, people worldwide instinctively reach for comforting foods to mend their souls. These culinary cures are surprisingly universal.
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For three decades, Rollin McCraty has uncovered a profound connection between the human heart and the Earth's vibrations, unlocking insights into the power of our inner rhythms.
Vibrant blooms vanishing - over half of UK garden plants no longer sold as fickle trends stifle botanical diversity. Plant Heritage seeks public to revive rare species.
Ditch the processed junk - the new Dietary Guidelines call for whole, nutrient-dense foods like milk, butter, and red meat. A major shift in federal nutrition policy.
Unlocking the future of sustainable food: Indigenous wisdom holds the key, according to groundbreaking research from Universidad Intercultural Maya.
Farmers rejoice! The government has heeded their pleas, boosting the inheritance tax threshold to ease the burden on family-owned farms.
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A once-barren patch of Ashoka University's Sonepat campus has blossomed into a bustling food hall, thanks to a stunning, winding structure that captivates all who visit.
Après-ski: the chic French phrase that describes the cozy, convivial rituals that follow a day on the slopes. Discover the delightful traditions that make après-ski a beloved winter pastime.
Hunger's hidden toll: Malnutrition's physical and psychological scars linger long after the pangs subside, defying stereotypes of overseas famine.
Inheritance tax could cripple your family farm. An accountant's chilling example: £59,000 per year for 10 years on a typical hill farm.
Discarded food scraps could unlock the secrets to more resilient crops, thriving ecosystems, and novel medical breakthroughs. Transforming waste into wonder, the possibilities are ripe for the taking.
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Discover innovative solutions to today's food and agriculture challenges in the "Growing Forward" series, presented by the Global Food Institute and Food Tank.
Amidst the escalating climate crisis, the Trump administration dismantled critical safeguards, jeopardizing the food system. Civil Eats chronicles this pivotal moment, setting the stage for a pivotal year ahead.
When winter chills India, its people ignite a culinary firestorm. From a Kashmiri pot simmering for 24 hours to a Varanasi dessert vanishing by noon, discover India's captivating winter food tales.
Smallholder farmers across Southeast Asia face a looming challenge as the EU's deforestation-free regulation nears. Industry experts warn they need more support to comply with the new rules.
Around August each year, wild rice - known as manoomin in the Ojibwe language - begins to flower in the Great Lakes region. The rice stalks can grow up to 10 feet tall in the shallow waters, and the Ojibwe people have traditionally harvested the rice...