International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

Follow the seeds

07/06/2024

Did you know that there are over 350 crops that play a significant role in food and agriculture globally?

That's in addition to thousands of other crops that play a role in peoples' food and livelihoods locally.

The greater the diversity of crops and seeds in our global food basket, the stronger our foundation for ensuring food and nutrition security, as well as bolstering resilience against climate change.

Worldwide, farmers are at the forefront of this crucial mission, working hand-in-hand with scientists, genebank staff, breeders, policymakers, food producers and more.

 

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