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Progress in plant breeding is only possible because it builds on the genetic diversity of earlier generations. Historical varieties are by no means relics of the past; they are valuable genetic resources. Traits such as unique...

What is your favorite taco? The diversity of different ingredients to make a tasty taco makes it a difficult decision. That diversity begins long before maize is harvested for tortillas or beans are harvested for filling. It...

Ukraine’s accession strengthens global efforts to conserve and share the plant genetic resources that sustain food security worldwide.

Ukraine has deposited its instrument of accession to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic...

New study underlines the need for more flexible policies to support farmer-led seed innovation after 30 years of success.

Around the world, seed systems are being tested by climate shocks, rising costs, disrupted trade and...

At the Crop Trust, we invest in crop diversity. But what does that mean, exactly?

In 2025, it meant securing thousands of seed samples for the future, supporting new climate-resilient crop varieties, helping farmers access...

Chips, French fries, pomme frites, or fries za kifaransa in Swahili. Whatever you call them, fried potatoes are among the world's most popular foods. It’s no different in Nakuru, Kenya.

At the Nakuru market, Rada Mwati stands...