Melinda Smale's research on the economic value of crop diversity shaped agricultural policies worldwide and inspired a generation of young scientists. Discover more about the influential American agricultural economist in the new part of our #SeedHeroes series: https://buff.ly/3T90iG8 Michigan State University, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
Crop Trust
Umweltdienstleistungen
Our mission is to ensure the conservation and availability of crop diversity for food security worldwide.
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The Crop Trust is an international non-profit organization dedicated to conserving and making crop diversity available for use globally, forever and for the benefit of everyone. The fight to achieve food security and end hunger is one of the most defining issues of our times. Agriculture feeds our world, both people and the livestock that we raise. Yet, agriculture is under threat. Rising populations, diminishing resources and deteriorating environments are all raising the stakes. We will need 50% more food on the table by 2050, and producing this food has never been more challenging. Within the plant diversity, we can find the characteristics that will adapt and improve our food crops and allow farmers to feed the world – come what may. But this diversity is not endless. It is disappearing, and once lost, it’s lost forever. Conserving and making this diversity available in genebanks worldwide ensures a food supply at more stable prices and provides the raw material breeders and farmers will need to grow a more nutritious, affordable and varied food supply. This is the Crop Trust’s mission.
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http://www.croptrust.org
Externer Link zu Crop Trust
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- Umweltdienstleistungen
- Größe
- 11–50 Beschäftigte
- Hauptsitz
- Bonn
- Art
- Nonprofit
- Gegründet
- 2004
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Primär
Platz der Vereinten Nationen
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Bonn, 53113, DE
Beschäftigte von Crop Trust
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Cody Gildart
Strategic Communications | Marketing for the Future of Food 🌱
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Petra Pajdakovic Sebek
Digital Communications at Global Crop Diversity Trust
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Peter Giovannini
Coordinator - Global Crop Conservation Strategies at Global Crop Diversity Trust
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Christoph Beck
Chief, Human Resources and Corporate Operations at The Global Crop Diversity Trust
Updates
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Do we need a Seed Vault on the Moon? "The systems we put in place today, the lessons we learn, and the seeds we safeguard are an invaluable resource as humanity looks towards the Moon and the stars." Our Executive Director Stefan S. says that collaboration, cooperation and conservation here on Earth ensure that humans can reach for the Moon and beyond. https://lnkd.in/g9HPWJE5
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Crop Trust hat dies direkt geteilt
We often focus on large international genebanks, but national genebanks offer something special 🌟 Thanks Food Tank for helping us spread the word 🙏 🌱 Genebanks are essential for conserving crop diversity, especially as we are losing many indigenous varieties to changing farming practices and climate change. This conservation is critical, as once this diversity is gone, it is lost forever 😞 And genebanks are not just museums. They ensure we can continue to use valuable crop traits - and this 'use' component is where the national genebanks come in 🛠 National genebanks tend to have smaller collections than international genebanks, and so can live in the shadow of larger institutes or breeding programmes. As such, they can be overlooked and underinvested 💸 But national genebanks offer something unique ✨ Their collections tend to cater to a wide range of nationally important crop varieties that are well adapted for the range of local growing conditions and consumer preferences 👩🌾 These include indigenous crops, which are often looked in crop breeding but are important for nutritional needs and local heritage. It is these collections that make national genebanks so well placed to respond to local farmers' needs. In a time when growing seasons are shifting and shock events are becoming more common 🌦️ national genebanks therefore offer an efficient and strategic way for governments to rapidly build farming resilience. For instance: 💪 National genebanks assist farmers in accessing locally-adapted varieties that can offer resilience to pests and climate stresses. 🤝 Building exchange between communities and genbanks also supports farmer decision-making by allowing farmers to make varied choices to complement diverse livelihoods. 🫘 These same farmer-genebank connections also raise the likelihood of conserving more locally-valued varieties, and aids ongoing understanding of farmer needs for further crop improvement. 🇬🇭 And this exactly what the Ghanaian national genebank CSIR-PGRRI have been doing with the support of Seeds for Resilience from the Crop Trust. It was a pleasure to discuss this with Maya Deutchman of Food Tank and to share these findings alongside the always inspiring Director of PGRRI, Daniel Ashie Kotey (PhD). PGRRI in Ghana is but one of five genebanks on SFR, each with a similar story. Supporting national genebanks is a promising approach to support rural communities and conserve biodiversity. It's time to recognise the untapped potential in national seed banks for building agricultural resilience 🚀 Read the article 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiugyRyM Huge thanks to Luis M. Salazar for connecting Maya and Food Tank with this project! #Agrobiodiversity #FoodSecurity #Genebanks #Sustainability #ClimateChange #IndigenousCrops #Agriculture #RuralDevelopment #NationalGenebanks #BiodiversityConservation #Farmers #ResilientAgriculture
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National genebanks prioritize safeguarding #cropdiversity crucial for local needs. The Seeds for Resilience project offers financial and technical aid to genebanks across Sub-Saharan Africa to support these efforts. #Seeds4Africa
Seeds for Resilience Boosts Genebanks in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Crop wild relatives could hold the key to adapting #wheat - the world's most widely grown crop - to climate challenges. Two new studies led by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) highlight the potential of ancient genetic diversity to transform wheat breeding and protect global #foodsecurity. With nearly 800,000 wheat seed samples in 155 genebanks, including wild relatives and ancient varieties, this vast genetic resource has already shown significant benefits in modern breeding. #BOLDcwr Benjamin Kilian, Susanne Dreisigacker, Viktor M. Kommerell
Ancient Wild Relatives Hold Key to Climate-Proofing Global Wheat Supply
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We're #hiring! The Crop Trust seeks an experienced consultant or firm to review its business processes. The goal is to streamline operations while maintaining robust business practices and donor compliance requirements. Find out more & apply: https://buff.ly/3ue68d0
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Why are #genebanks essential? The loss of #cropdiversity affects not just farmers 🚜 but the entire global #FoodSystems. Genebanks enable scientists to develop resilient, safeguarding them for future generations. Discover more ➡️ https://buff.ly/3RYsHvv
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From a young age, I've been passionate about the land and plants, thanks to my grandfather. For my thesis, I'm working on #amaranth - a crop rich in vitamins and minerals. I'm characterizing seed samples stored for 30 years at Ecuador's national genebank. Once done, I'll provide fresh seeds to the National Institute of Agricultural Research INIAP Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Agropecuarias, leaving a legacy at my university. My goal is to show that dreams are achievable. 🌱✨" - Geraldine Elizabeth Escobar Cevallos, a 22-year-old student at Universidad Técnica del Norte, is supporting amaranth regeneration for Ecuador's Sierra farming communities. #BOLDcwr #ecuador #agriculture #cropdiversity
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Cassy Polimeni is an Australian children's author interested in environmental issues. Her debut picture book, The Garden at the End of the World, illustrated by Briony Stewart, explores seed conservation, introduces the Svalbard Global Seed Vault and conveys a hopeful message about future food security. Find out more: https://buff.ly/4cC6Wfc
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Kauke, the first alfalfa variety for rainfed environments, marks a new chapter in crop self-sufficiency for farmers in Chile. A new variety is released after nearly a decade of collaboration between INIA Chile, Department of Primary Industries and Regions PIRSA-SARDI Australia, INTA Argentina, and the Crop Trust. Kauke's success story underlines the crucial role that #cropdiversity plays in sustainable agriculture and food security. Read more: https://buff.ly/4cILmFz #BOLDcwr