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Vietnam’s Seed Clubs Fed a Nation. Now They Face New Barriers
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...
30 Jun 2026
Roundtable: Safeguarding Crop Diversity for Food Security and Climate Resilience
In cooperation with the South African Embassy in Brussels and the Agricultural Research Council in South Africa, the Crop Trust is hosting a roundtable discussion on safeguarding crop diversity for food security and climate...
25 Jun 2026
25 Jun 2026
Five Ways Crop Diversity Delivered in 2025
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...
24 Jun 2026
GROW Webinar: Developing a User-Friendly Gap Analysis Tool to Build More Complete Ex Situ Collections
23 June 2026 - 15.00 - 16.00 CEST
23 Jun 2026
23 Jun 2026
SeedNL Annual Event 2026
SeedNL convenes anyone working in and close to the world of seed sector development yearly for an annual meeting. The event will host engaging plenaries, topical side-sessions, and excellent opportunities to network with seed sector stakeholders across the Dutch Diamond.
23 Jun 2026
23 Jun 2026
The Perfect Fry: Breeding Potato Varieties to Satisfy the Market
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...
19 Jun 2026
Svalbard Global Seed Vault Crosses Major Milestone - 1.4 Million Seed Samples Secured
LONGYEARBYEN, NORWAY, 17 June 2026 – The Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened its door for the second time this year, adding over 15,000 new seed samples. This marks a major milestone for the Seed Vault. Its collection has now...
17 Jun 2026
Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit - June 2026
The largest backup repository of crop diversity will open its doors again in June to welcome seeds from around the world.
16 Jun 2026
16 Jun 2026
The Risk of One Potato: Shangi and the Challenge of Diversity in Kenya
In the bustling potato markets of Kenya, one name reigns supreme – Shangi. This single variety is so dominant that it currently commands 60 to 70% of the country’s total potato production. For the 800,000 smallholder farmers who...
15 Jun 2026