The Crop Trust

Pigeonpea provides food, feed, fuel and income for millions of farmers. Drought-tolerant and good for soil health, this legume is a hidden champion of agriculture.

A new Crop Trust report explores its conservation and use worldwide. Learn more: tinyurl.com/y3htv7cw

The Crop Trust is seeking three consultants or a consulting firm to conduct the second mid-term review of the BOLD Project, assessing Phase 2 and relevant outcomes from Phase 1.

Individual applications welcome.

Apply now: tinyurl.com/4ezvdzuj

Our GROW webinar introduces three helpful tools for plant science data: Germinate, Helium and GridScore. Discover how to use them to store, access and visualize data and support breeding, experimental genetics and genebank work.

Watch: tinyurl.com/nd58eh3z

#BOLDProject

From protecting heirloom vegetables in India to incorporating underutilized vegetables into school meals, efforts are helping safeguard vegetable diversity and increase their availability.

Read more from @MongabayIndia: tinyurl.com/2tz8bs6f

A successful potato needs to perform at every stage, from the field to the market to the plate.

Through the BOLD Project, the Crop Trust and @Cipotato are working to develop varieties that perform across the full value chain in Africa, for farmers and consumers alike.