FAO: 60% of Global Crops Depend on 9 Key Crops The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released the Third Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (SoW3) on March 24, 2025. The report highlights alarming trends in global crop production and the growing threats to plant genetic diversity. Despite cultivation of over 6,000 plant species globally, 60% of crop production relies on just nine crops, posing significant risks to food security and biodiversity. #dailycurrentaffairs