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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.

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Dryland Crops in Africa and Asia Get a Boost From Crop Trust and Germany

Dryland Crops in Africa and Asia Get a Boost From Crop Trust and Germany Agriculture in drought-prone regions took a major step forward when the Crop Trust and Germany’s federal government provided…

A farmer from India holds a part of her pearl millet harvest. Credit: ICRISAT

Crop Conservation Strategies

Since 2007 the Crop Trust has facilitated the development of global crop conservation strategies to identify priority collections and actions to strengthen the conservation of plant genetic…

Seeds germinating in genebank petri dishes

Baseline Questionnaire for Genebank Reviews

This baseline questionnaire was prepared to help assess a genebank's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

Davos

Safeguarding Crop Diversity and Shaping the Future of Food This event explores the critical role of crop diversity in securing global food security and sustainability amid climate change,…

Conservation_Strategy_Flyer_2024.pdf

National Genebank of Indonesia. Photo: Michael Major Global Crop Conservation Strategies What are the global crop conservation strategies? In 2004, the Global Crop Diversity Trust (Crop Trust) was…

From Underdog to Topdog: Steve Sando and His Beans

From Underdog to Topdog: Steve Sando and His Beans Beans are a staple ingredient in many cuisines worldwide. Packed with protein, iron, and fiber, they play a crucial role in feeding growing…

Swiss-Flavoured Food Forever Experience Puts Crop Diversity in the Spotlight at the World Economic Forum 2025

Swiss-Flavoured Food Forever Experience Puts Crop Diversity in the Spotlight at the World Economic Forum 2025 Davos, Switzerland, 23 January 2025 – The World Economic Forum’s 2025 meeting…

CGIAR: Leave No Crops Behind - The Case for Cryopreservation

CGIAR: Leave No Crops Behind - The Case for Cryopreservation The need for coordinated global action on the cryopreservation of crop diversity is clear, according to a recent article published by…

Åsmund Asdal: Farmers’ Son Who Opens the Svalbard Global Seed Vault to the World

Åsmund Asdal: Farmers’ Son Who Opens the Svalbard Global Seed Vault to the World This edition of our Seed Heroes series focuses on the vital role that Åsmund Asdal plays in conserving the diversity…

Crops

Explore detailed information about 15 unique opportunity crop species: amaranth, Bambara groundnut, baobab, cowpea, finger millet, fonio, jackfruit tree, jute mallow, miracle berry, moringa, pearl…

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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.