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New FAO Report Checks Up on the Health of Crop Diversity Conservation

New FAO Report Checks Up on the Health of Crop Diversity Conservation Nobody much likes writing long reports. Or indeed reading them. But when the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) launches…

Grain Central: Global Insecurity Means Food Security Paramount - Schmitz

Grain Central: Global Insecurity Means Food Security Paramount - Schmitz Now is the time to invest in crop conservation and use it to hedge against the uncertainty caused by instability, conflict,…

Australian Grains Genebank leader Dr Sally Norton, Crop Trust executive director Dr Stefan Schmitz, and Crawford Fund director Dr Tony Gregson. Photo: Australian Grains Genebank

Enhancing Genebank Data Management in SADC

Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: Implementing the Global Biodiversity Framework

Plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA) constitute an integral component of agricultural biodiversity. PGRFA are crucial for sustainable agricultural production, adaptation to…

Nature Africa: Baobab and Acacia Trees Among Latest African Deposit in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

Nature Africa: Baobab and Acacia Trees Among Latest African Deposit in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault Thousands of seeds from native African tree species and indigenous varieties of crops have been…

Patrick Kasasa of the Zimbabwe-based Community Technology Development Trust stands in front of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault after an emotional seed deposit ceremony. Photo: Mike Major/Crop Trust

Launch of The Third Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

The launch of the Third Report will take place during a side event at the Twentieth Regular Session of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. At the event, a summary of the key…

It’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time

It’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time 2 April 2025 - Peanut Butter and Jelly Day Happy Goober Pea Butter and Jelly Day! Hmmm, doesn’t sound right … Maybe it’s Monkey Nuts and Jelly Day? Oil Nuts and…

Crop Diversity: A lifeline for resilience, peace, nutrition and food security

In-Person Event Thursday, March 27 Mar, 4pm - 7pm AEDT

Sudan’s National Genebank Begins Rebuilding as Famine Threatens

Sudan’s National Genebank Begins Rebuilding as Famine Threatens Staff count the cost of armed conflict and step up efforts to conserve Sudan’s unique collection of sorghum and other crops. Almost…

Journey of Seeds: From Farms to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault

Journey of Seeds: From Farms to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault The Svalbard Global Seed Vault marked its 17th anniversary today by opening its doors to receive nearly 14,000 deposits of seeds…

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault at dawn. Photo: Mike Major/Crop Trust

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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.