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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Biodiversity protection “window of opportunity is closing,” warn scientists at COP15

Biodiversity protection “window of opportunity is closing,” warn scientists at COP15 Authorities are trying to adopt a new set of goals to prevent and reverse the loss of nature. At COP15 in…

Rice terraces at different stages of maturity in a Betsileo village. Betsileo communities in the central highlands are especially renowned for their advanced rice farming. Wherever a flat surface exists – or can be built – rice can be planted. The farmers sow a wide assortment of local types at different times, employing irrigation to grow some in the dry season and waiting for the rainy season to plant others. This diversity is all at once a source of efficiency, security, cultural identity, and pride.

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Diverse opinions in crop diversity conservation. Saving crop diversity for future generations wouldn’t be possible without the hard work, passion and dedication of farmers, scientists,…

Mr. Kaveh Zahedi is the Director of the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). He is responsible for coordinating…

Joachim von Braun

Joachim von Braun is a Distinguished Professor for Economics and Technical Change at Bonn University’s Center for Development Research. His main areas of expertise include research on development…

Éliane Ubalijoro

Éliane Ubalijoro, PhD, is the Executive Director of Sustainability in the Digital Age and the Future Earth Montreal Hub. She is a Professor of Practice for Public-Private Sector Partnerships at…

Catherine Bertini

Catherine Bertini assumed leadership of the Crop Trust Executive Board in January 2022. Bertini was awarded the 2003 World Food Prize Laureate for her transformational leadership at the World Food…

Taking Stock of 2022

Taking Stock of 2022 As 2022 draws to a close, it is once again time to reflect on the achievements and lessons of the past year as we dare to look to the future with optimism and hope. Before the…

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Best of 2022: Celebrating Crop Diversity

Best of 2022: Celebrating Crop Diversity The importance of our planet's biodiversity – and its crop diversity – has never been more clear. This past year has shown time and again the…

BOLDly Strengthening Farmers’ Access to Diverse Quality Seeds

BOLDly Strengthening Farmers’ Access to Diverse Quality Seeds Genebanks are a treasure trove of diversity for farmers, researchers and plant breeders to use to sustainably meet the need for more…

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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.