Where our food crops come from

Explore the geographic origins of our food crops – where they were initially domesticated and evolved over time – and discover how important these “primary regions of diversity” are to our current diets and agricultural production areas.” Read more about the study →

  • The interactive crop map displays the native origins and primary regions of diversity for selected major agricultural crops.
  • Diets – Explore the links between where food crops come from – their native origins and traditional regions of diversity – and where they are now eaten worldwide.
  • ProductionExplore the links between where food crops come from – their native origins and traditional regions of diversity – and where they are now produced worldwide.
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