The Resilient Bambara Groundnut: A Key to Future Food Security?
Exploring the latest research on Bambara groundnut, its nutritional benefits, climate resilience, and potential to diversify agrifood systems...
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Stay updated with the latest news, events, and announcements from Crops For the Future UK.
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Keep up with our latest developments, projects, and accomplishments in the field of underutilized crops and sustainable agriculture.
HRH Princess Anne Attends Workshop on Underutilised Crops
HRH The Princess Royal visited NIAB Park Farm for a BBSRC workshop on crop diversification and underutilised crops, meeting with CFF representatives and other key figures.
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Are Forgotten Crops the Future of Food? (BBC Future)
A look at the vital role of underutilised crops in global food security, featuring CFF's research and a call for dietary diversification. Based on a BBC Future article.
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GFAR's Initiative: The Story of 25 Forgotten Foods Rediscovered
Learn about GFAR's Collective Action on Forgotten Foods and the Rediscovered Foods Initiative, highlighting 25 vital crops and CFF's partnership.
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EMBRACE Project: Reviving Forgotten Food Crops (GCBC)
An overview of the GCBC's EMBRACE Project, focusing on reviving indigenous crops and endangered tree species through community collaboration in Ghana.
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ICBA Highlights: Are Forgotten Crops the Future of Food?
ICBA features an article on the vital role of forgotten crops, referencing CFF's work in promoting dietary diversification and agricultural resilience.
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CFF Authors: 'Forgotten Foods: A Manifesto for the Future'
S.N. Azam-Ali & E. Jahanshiri of CFF outline the need for a food system transformation via forgotten crops and introduce the CropBASE knowledge system.
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Africa Manifesto and Plan of Action for Forgotten Foods
An overview of the comprehensive manifesto aimed at tackling food insecurity in Africa by promoting traditional, underutilised 'forgotten foods.'
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BBC: The Forgotten Foods That Could Excite Our Tastebuds
Exploring how underutilised plants can improve food security and make our diets more exciting, with insights on orphan crops and Cinderella species.
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Alliance Bioversity & CIAT Support Global Manifesto for Forgotten Foods
Highlighting the launch of the Global Manifesto by GFAR to conserve and promote 'forgotten foods' for diverse, resilient, and equitable food systems.
Read moreUpcoming Events
Join us at these upcoming events to learn more about our work and connect with our researchers and partners.
20-24
Oct 2025
IV International Symposium on Underutilized Plant Species: Plants for the Future
The symposium will cover themes like genetic resources, crop improvement, agronomy, value chains, nutrition, food security, policy, and climate change adaptation for underutilized plant species. Bringing research to action.
2-5
Jun 2025
ESSRG Week of Underutilised Crops
A four-day program by ESSRG and partners (RADIANT, LegumES, Divinfood, DIVERSICROP) focusing on forgotten and underutilised crops, including workshops on seed saving, food projects, policy roundtables, and a Science & Policy Training School.
TBA
Recurring
Lost Crops Festival (Joliba Institute & Yolélé)
A dynamic gathering by the Joliba Institute and Yolélé celebrating and promoting underutilized crops in Africa, aiming to raise awareness, foster sustainable consumption, and share knowledge for food security.
28
May 2024
EPSO Seminar: Underutilized crops for a resilient and diversified agrifood system
An online seminar by the European Plant Science Organisation discussing the role of underutilized crops in building resilient and diverse agrifood systems in a changing environment. Featuring speakers Roberto Papa, Eric N. Jellen, Andreas Börner, and Helena Freitas.
5-6
Feb 2024
ICARDA Conference: Innovations for Sustainable Production of NUS in MENA
A conference by ICARDA, AgMIP, and UM6P on advancing Neglected and Underutilized Crop Species (NUS) in the MENA region through collaboration, research, and policy initiatives, featuring world-renowned experts.
From Our Blog
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Unlocking the Potential of Industrial Hemp in Tropical Climates
A deep dive into CFF's pioneering work on adapting industrial hemp for tropical environments, examining its diverse applications...
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CropBASE: Empowering Decisions for Agricultural Diversification
An overview of CropBASE, CFF's global knowledge system for underutilised crops, and how it supports farmers and policymakers...
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