Crop Trust 201d ago

From fonio to jute mallow, climate-resilient and nutrient-rich opportunity crops are gaining ground. These lesser-known crops hold untapped potential for building sustainable, diverse and equitable food systems. On 9 September 2025, experts gathered at the Crop Trust headquarters in Bonn, Germany, to explore the science, policy and partnerships behind BOLDER Initiative of the Crop Trusts's BOLD Project - a transformative effort to boost opportunity crops in Africa. Hosted by the Crop Trust with support from the Government of Norway, the event featured thought leaders and researchers discussing how crop diversity can transform agriculture and food security. Program Highlights: - Opening remarks by Stefan Schmitz, Executive Director, Crop Trust - Panel: Africa Today, Africa Tomorrow with experts from Alliance of Bioversity International, WorldVeg, and CSIR-PGRRI - Talks on BOLDER opportunities from NMBU, John Innes Centre, and NARO Learn more about how opportunity crops can strengthen food systems from seed to table. #OpportunityCrops #BOLDProject #CropDiversity #FoodSecurity #SustainableAgriculture