The Crop Trust is a non-profit international organization dedicated to conserving crop diversity and making it available for use globally, forever, for the benefit of everyone.

We work with donors and partners to lead global projects that protect crop diversity, conserve crop wild relatives and develop technology to make this diversity accessible worldwide.

We seek professionals with a passion for global food security and a strong drive to contribute to our mission of conserving crop diversity for future generations.

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General Introduction to Organic Seed Quality & Health

Seed germination and seedling establishment are the main factors for a successful start of a crop, determining crop health, weed suppression and overall crop performance. They are critical, but…

Introduction to Seed and Planting Materials

This course provides an introduction to seed and planting materials. On completion, the students should be able to: Explain the importance of using quality seed and planting materials Assess what…

The plants that feed the world

The plants that feed the world Baseline data and metrics to inform strategies for the conservation and use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

Food Tank: 126 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2026

Food Tank: 126 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2026 Food Tank has named the Crop Trust among its 126 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in the new year. A global think tank…

Food security depends on collective action toward a more equitable, regenerative and delicious future. Photo: Erica Camille/Crop Trust

Crop Trust Project Grievance Mechanism

Crop Trust Project Grievance Mechanism This policy sets out how external stakeholders can raise concerns or grievances related to Crop Trust-funded projects or activities. It explains the process…

Why This Leaf, and Not That One? A Photo Story about Choice

External Review of the Crop Trust

External Review of the Crop Trust This independent external review, commissioned by the Executive Board, provides an objective assessment of the Crop Trust’s governance and leadership, programme…

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT: Gap Analysis

The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT: Gap Analysis In times of climate crisis and accelerated biodiversity loss, genetic conservation is an investment in resilience. Every seed stored…

Coconut Conservation: Protecting Culture, Food and a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry

Coconut Conservation: Protecting Culture, Food and a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry The coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) is more than a tree. It’s a lifeline. Nearly 100 million people in tropical…

How Digital Technology is Transforming Genebank Management Across Africa

How Digital Technology is Transforming Genebank Management Across Africa In a genebank outside Nairobi, a technician scans a barcode label on a seed envelope. Instantly, a screen fills with data –…

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The Crop Diversity Digest

From cutting-edge research to work saving seeds in communities, even our small actions can have a big impact on saving crop diversity and putting it to good use. Read the latest news highlighting these efforts and more.