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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Our Food System: Facing a Titanic Problem?

Luigi Guarino | Director of Science

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Our Food System Isn't Ready for the Climate Crisis

The world's farms produce only a handful of varieties of bananas, avocados, coffee and other foods – leaving them more vulnerable to the climate breakdown

Our Commitment to Responsible Investing

Our commitment to responsible investing The Crop Trust, as a responsible asset owner, considers that responsible investment and good stewardship may enhance long-term Fund performance, and is…

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Otto Frankel: 1960s Trailblazer for Plant Biodiversity Conservation

Otto Frankel: 1960s Trailblazer for Plant Biodiversity Conservation In this installment of the Seed Heroes series, we commemorate the life of Otto Frankel, the Austrian-born scientist who pioneered…

Organic Plant Breeding: Module 2

The LiveSeeding project offers 5 training packages, comprising 25 modules on organic breeding and seed production. These include online and on-site sessions. The materials provide an in-depth…

Organic Plant Breeding: Module 1

The LiveSeeding project offers 5 training packages, comprising 25 modules on organic breeding and seed production. These include online and on-site sessions. The materials provide an in-depth…

Orchards, Cold Cider and the Global Strategy for Apple

Orchards, Cold Cider and the Global Strategy for Apple “Them Crow Eggs, Bellflowers, Staymans, Limbertwigs, they're all sweet little cuties, but there ain't no apple in this world like a Virginia…

Opportunity Crops: A BOLDER Approach to Food Security

“Opportunity crops are nutritious, robust, and environmentally friendly. They are important for local communities and can contribute to resilient, equitable and sustainable pathways for global food…

Opportunity Crops Knowledge Base

What are Opportunity Crops? Opportunity crops are plant species that open opportunities to improve food and nutritional security, but that are not used to their full extent due to factors…

Opportunity Crops

What are Opportunity Crops? Opportunity crops are nutritious and resilient species traditionally grown by smallholder farmers, often in marginal areas. They are naturally adapted to challenging…

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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.