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Our mission is to ensure the conservation and availability of crop diversity for food security worldwide.

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Joined August 2010
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@CropTrust
The Crop Trust
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🚀 Our new @GenesysPGR webinar dives into the platform’s latest features! Watch to learn about advanced topics, including Genesys AI search, querying characterization and evaluation data, the API, the R package and support services. 📺 Full recording: https://t.co/7e2rCNGaBs
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@Cipotato
International Potato Center
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Farmers in Peru’s highlands are fighting late blight, a disease that can destroy entire potato 🥔 harvests. The new CIP Asiryq variety, developed by @Cipotato and @CropTrust, resists the disease, needs fewer fungicides, and supports cleaner, more resilient farming 🌱. 👉🏽
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@TENGAUSA_online
TENGA USA Online
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Pleasure that envelops you. Pleasure you've never felt before. Discover the future of pleasure with TENGA FLIP 360 🚀
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@CropTrust
The Crop Trust
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Conserving plant genetic resources (PGRFA) is vital for food security and sustainable agriculture. 🌱 A practical M&E framework, tested across 20 countries, helps genebanks track performance, address gaps and guide capacity-building. 📖 Read more: https://t.co/64bgla4lva
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@planttreaty
PlantTreaty
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Regional cooperation for resilient food systems 🌱 The Balkans, Central Asia & the Caucasus are advancing Treaty implementation and supporting its ratification through training and capacity building. Hosted by @faoturkiye & supported by @CropTrust's BOLD project. #FoodSecurity
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@CropTrust
The Crop Trust
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We’re hiring a Genebank Information System Officer! Help us safeguard the seeds that feed the world by supporting genebanks in managing and improving data systems for plant genetic resources. 🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/jAHO4qEdVY #Jobs #FoodSecurity
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@CropTrust
The Crop Trust
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We were pleased to join the #GlobalCitizenFestival Amazônia and spotlight crop diversity! Together with global partners, we are investing in protecting traditional crops, strengthening food security and building resilient food systems across Latin America!
@GlblCtznImpact
Global Citizen Impact
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The future of food starts with biodiversity 🌱 @CropTrust is investing US$10M to protect traditional crops, strenghten food security, and build resilient food systems across Latin America #GlobalCitizenFestival: Amazônia
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@fillobax
Filippo Bassi
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Can you beat the #breeder ? Try this fun game @CropTrust here (bit if scroll down) https://t.co/KTxD66Dc1p I got a +31% at my first attempt! I am sure that @Amitdur @spiga_dorata @INRAMaroc and all of you can do better
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@CropTrust
The Crop Trust
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Last month, Uzbekistan deposited over 20 traditional crops, including the historic wheat variety Kayraktash, at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. This milestone highlights the importance of safeguarding local crop diversity for global food security 🔗 https://t.co/n0LexWkXQL
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@FAOAfrica
FAO in Africa
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✨🙌🏿Congratulations to FAO regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa chef Fatmata Binta - her Fulani Kitchen Foundation is longlisted for the 2026 #FoodPlanetPrize for empowering women who grow fonio!🌍 See the full list: https://t.co/QpvtnKCUuQ @Fulanichef @FoodPlanetPrize
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@CropTrust
The Crop Trust
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Congrats to @spc_cps on launching the Pacific’s first CryoLab! The new facility will safeguard key crops such as coconut, taro & cassava, and serve as a backup for national collections. Supported by @MFATNZ, @dfat & @ACIARAustralia and the Crop Trust. 🔗 https://t.co/kQvy6HwIJ2
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@CropTrust
The Crop Trust
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Last year, @ICARDA strengthened the Middle East’s #CropDiversity conservation. Digital tools are transforming genebanks into bio-digital centers, helping scientists breed resilient crops. We proudly support this work through our Endowment Fund. More: https://t.co/D9xIK9kGkN
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@CropTrust
The Crop Trust
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Supported by the Crop Trust’s #BOLDProject, @INRAMaroc genebank preserves the nation’s agricultural heritage — and shares it with farmers, breeders and researchers worldwide. Click to read how they safeguard the seeds that shape our food future 🔗 https://t.co/bnktwqo7D3
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@CropTrust
The Crop Trust
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With more than 72,000 seed samples of over 560 species, @INRAMaroc genebank is safeguarding the country’s rich crop diversity — from wheat and barley to aromatic herbs. These seeds are key to food security, resilience and innovation 🔗 https://t.co/bnktwqo7D3 #BOLDProject
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@CropTrust
The Crop Trust
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The Crop Trust recently facilitated a review of @ILRI's Forage Genebank in Ethiopia — a vital hub for conserving forage diversity. Since 2012, ILRI has made great progress, and with continued support it’s on track to meet its goals and boost global agricultural resilience.
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@ICARDA
ICARDA
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860 seed samples from @INRAMaroc Genebank have reached the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.🌾 ICARDA is proud to work with INRA Morocco and the @CropTrust to safeguard crop diversity and bridge national and global efforts. https://t.co/sEmVHggxMb
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In a wheat field an hour’s drive south of Casablanca, Dr Ali Sahri and his team pose for a photo as the swaying spikes tickle their legs. Behind their smiles...
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@CropTrust
The Crop Trust
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Pumpkin is everywhere in Africa — grown in home gardens and packed with nutrients — yet it’s often overlooked in research, seed systems, and national food policies.  📖 Now, the #BOLDProject in Uganda aims to change that: https://t.co/anlc6msRe6 #Pumpkin #OpportunityCrops
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@CropTrust
The Crop Trust
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🎃 #Pumpkin has huge potential for food security, yet it’s still overlooked across #Africa. Nutritious and hardy, it’s a true opportunity crop. 🌍 The Crop Trust supports its conservation and use through the BOLDER part of the #BOLDProject. More 🔗 https://t.co/r87Xxmp0UF
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@CropTrust
The Crop Trust
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“As we celebrate this deposit, we must remember the urgent need to conserve crop diversity in genebanks worldwide,” says Crop Trust Executive Director Stefan Schmitz. “Governments must step up support to secure food and nutritious diets.” Read more 🔗 https://t.co/9EQSXUjbov
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@CropTrust
The Crop Trust
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🎧 In the latest Oh Crop! podcast, our Executive Director Stefan Schmitz chats with Kat Morgan about how crop diversity strengthens food systems, boosts nutrition and resilience and why global investment in crop conservation is vital. Listen on Spotify 🔗 https://t.co/hk1Vp2jGZi
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@CropTrust
The Crop Trust
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Discover Tozimdi — a new drought-tolerant alfalfa variety helping farmers in Kazakhstan restore soils and feed livestock. Developed through international collaboration under the #BOLDProject, it uses crop wild relatives to boost agricultural resilience 🔗 https://t.co/GOMJDJ0I0c
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