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Food Tank: From Neglect to Nourishment - Africa’s New Plan to Revitalize Vegetable Biodiversity
A new initiative led by the World Vegetable Center aims to address hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and the climate crisis by rescuing and conserving the biodiversity of African vegetables.
The launch of the African Vegetable...
17 Sep 2024
Crop Chronicles Podcast: The Unsung Hero of the Steppe - Alfalfa
In this episode of the Crop Chronicles podcast, we explore the history of Alfalfa, the ancient crop that transformed the vast steppes of Central Asia. Journey with us through the windswept plains and discover how alfalfa spread...
5 Sep 2024
Melinda Smale: Exploring the Economic Value of Crop Diversity Conservation
This month, Melinda Smale enters the pantheon of Seed Heroes for her influential research on the economic value of crop diversity, helping shape agricultural policies across the globe and inspiring a generation of young...
30 Aug 2024
Ancient Wild Relatives Hold Key to Climate-Proofing Global Wheat Supply
CIMMYT, Mexico, August 27, 2024 — Crop wild relatives that have survived changing climates for millions of years may provide the solution to adapting wheat, humanity's most widely grown crop, to climate change. Two new studies led...
27 Aug 2024
The Generational Impact of Svalbard
Many of us can recall our most cherished childhood novels and picture books. They are the stories that lulled us to sleep each night with tales of faraway lands and magical creatures dancing across our minds. Beyond their colorful...
23 Aug 2024
Kauke Alfalfa Gives Farmers’ Livelihoods a Boost in Chile’s Central Valley
“It produced tremendous amounts, beyond my expectations, especially during the summer months, when nothing else grows. So, I cut the alfalfa and stored it away to feed my horses during those harsh months.”
Juan Luis Acuña...
23 Aug 2024
Pre-breeding Explained: A Project by Minerva University Students
The Crop Trust partnered with Minerva University through its Civic Projects initiative, bringing together the creative energies of undergraduate students with the expertise of scientists to enhance global crop diversity. Over the...
12 Aug 2024