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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Susan McCouch: Pioneer of Modern Rice Breeding

Susan McCouch: Pioneer of Modern Rice Breeding This edition of our Seed Heroes series is about U.S. scientist Dr. Susan McCouch, who developed the first-ever molecular map of rice and accelerated…

Sustainable Food Systems Begin with Resilient Seeds

Sustainable Food Systems Begin with Resilient Seeds As the global climate crisis continues to wreak havoc on our food systems, there can be no better argument that we need bold and proactive…

Svalbard Global Seed Vault

In 2025, deposits into the Svalbard Global Seed Vault showcased the power of collaboration in securing the future of food. Eight new depositors joined longtime contributors in adding more than…

Svalbard Global Seed Vault

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is our insurance against the loss of crop diversity and is the world's largest backup facility for seeds.

Svalbard Global Seed Vault Celebrates 15th Year With Historic Deposit

Svalbard Global Seed Vault Celebrates 15th Year With Historic Deposit Longyearbyen, Svalbard, 28 February 2023 – As part of its 15th anniversary celebrations, today the Svalbard Global Seed Vault…

New seeds are being deposited at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.

Svalbard Global Seed Vault Crosses Major Milestone - 1.4 Million Seed Samples Secured

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…

Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit - February 2023

This year, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault is celebrating its 15th anniversary.

Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit - February 2024

Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit - February 2024 The Svalbard Global Seed Vault opens for the first time in 2024 to accept new seeds from the world’s genebanks. Members of the media are…

Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit - February 2025

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault opens its doors to receive the first shipment of the year of the world's crop diversity. This deposit marks a major milestone in international collaboration for food…

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Svalbard Global Seed Vault Deposit - February 2026

The largest backup repository of crop diversity will open its doors again in February to welcome seeds from around the world.

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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.