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.

Search

Please use this search facility to search all content found within the website:

1614 results:

Order by:
Date
Title

Svalbard Global Seed Vault Celebrates 10 Years

Svalbard Global Seed Vault Celebrates 10 Years (SVALBARD, NORWAY – 26th February 2018) - The Svalbard Global Seed Vault will mark its 10th anniversary today by receiving shipments of over 70,000 crop…

Tim Fischer Elected for a Second Term as Crop Trust Executive Board Chair

Tim Fischer Elected for a Second Term as Crop Trust Executive Board Chair (BONN, GERMANY – 27th June 2018) - Australia’s former Deputy Prime Minister, Tim Fischer, has been elected for a second term…

The Crop Trust Expands its #CropsInColor Palette

The Crop Trust Expands its #CropsInColor Palette A Sensory Journey of Our Food Crops BONN, Germany, September 2018 – Today, the Crop Trust launches the second phase of #CropsInColor, an image-led…

A farmer of the Thái ethnic group carries tree seedlings to be planted between fields of cassava in Sơn La Province. The many minority groups of this remote and mountainous region practice diverse farming systems that often include cassava as a key part. The popular varieties, bred for the region, grow relatively low and dense as they efficiently use sunlight to produce their starchy edible roots under the soil.

Launching New Crop Diversity Board Game Scenario Catan: Crop Trust

Launching New Crop Diversity Board Game Scenario Catan: Crop Trust 11 October 2018 - Makers of the award-winning board game, Catan have come up with a fun new way to learn about the…

The World’s Rice Bowl: Protected in Perpetuity

The World’s Rice Bowl: Protected in Perpetuity Massive rice collection to receive permanent financial backing, saving almost all known varieties of rice crops, forever (SINGAPORE – 12 October…

Crop Trust Executive Board Chair Tim Fischer to step down; Sir Peter Crane elected successor

Crop Trust Executive Board Chair Tim Fischer to step down; Sir Peter Crane elected successor 18th March 2018 - Bonn, Germany - The Crop Trust Executive Board has unanimously elected Vice Chair, Sir…

Trouble Brewing for Tea?

Trouble Brewing for Tea? Brits will celebrate National Tea Day on 21 April, but few realize that the tea plant is facing a range of challenges, from climate change to poor conservation BONN,…

From Central America to the World: Protecting the Future of Coffee

From Central America to the World: Protecting the Future of Coffee Crop Trust-led study will help ensure the long-term conservation and availability of the world’s only international coffee…

Crop Trust Remembers Tim Fischer, Former Executive Board Chair

Crop Trust Remembers Tim Fischer, Former Executive Board Chair 22 August 2019 – It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the death of our former Executive Board Chair and long-time…

Poland, Slovakia Now Among Depositors to Svalbard Global Seed Vault

Poland, Slovakia Now Among Depositors to Svalbard Global Seed Vault 21 October 2019, SVALBARD, NORWAY – Having made the trek from Europe and Africa to the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard,…

Search results 1391 to 1400 of 1614

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.