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More Than 50,000 Seeds Withdrawn from Seed Vault

More Than 50,000 Seeds Withdrawn from Seed Vault SVALBARD, NORWAY (13 September 2017) – Last week, the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) deposited more…

Dr. Ali Shehaded, Rangeland and Pasture germplasm Curator at ICARDA, retrieving ICARDA's seed from the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. Photo credit: NordGen.

KfW & Crop Trust Sign Agreement to Safeguard Crop Diversity

KfW & Crop Trust Sign Agreement to Safeguard Crop Diversity BONN, GERMANY, 12 October 2017 – Global efforts to protect crop diversity have been boosted by a €50 million loan from the German…

Different types of squash on a pile, Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

An Endangered Wind-Resilient Bean Enroute to Svalbard

An Endangered Wind-Resilient Bean Enroute to Svalbard SVALBARD, NORWAY – 16 October 2017 – Seeds of a nearly extinct wild bean, which has evolved a vigorous root system that makes it more resilient…

Flowering Bermuda Bean Photo: Daniel Debouck

Crop Trust Welcomes Tim Fischer as New Board Chair

Crop Trust Welcomes Tim Fischer as New Board Chair BONN, GERMANY, October 20, 2017 – Australia’s Former Deputy Prime Minister, Timothy Andrew Fischer, has been named the next Executive Board Chair of…

The Prince of Wales to Host a "Forgotten Foods" Reception

The Prince of Wales to Host a "Forgotten Foods" Reception LONDON, UK (25th January, 2018) – His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales will host a reception for “forgotten foods” to help raise awareness…

Crop Trust Recognizes the “Global Gatekeepers” of Crop Diversity

Crop Trust Recognizes the “Global Gatekeepers” of Crop Diversity Seven scientists received an inaugural Legacy Award for dedicating their careers to crop conservation SVALBARD, NORWAY (25 February…

Guests watch the Legacy Award video honouring awardees.

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…

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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.