Canadian Barley Research Coalition
The Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) is a national not-for-profit organization with a focus on improving profitability and competitiveness for western Canadian barley through long-term research investments.
The CBRC is a collaboration between the Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission, Alberta Grains and the Manitoba Crop Alliance. Membership is open to any organization or association interested in supporting barley research.
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
National Barley Cluster
The National Barley Cluster (Cluster) is a $9.6 million investment, over five years (2023-2028), into barley research that will set the industry up for continued, sustainable growth and success.
Over $4.3 million in funding for the Cluster is coming from producer and private organizations across the country, while over $5.2 million is coming from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership AgriScience (Sustainable CAP). Sustainable CAP is $3.5-billion, 5-year agreement (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2028) between federal, provincial and territorial governments aiming to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of the national agriculture, agri‐food and agri‐based products sector.
Latest News
CWRC and CBRC Join Forces to Transform Wheat and Barley Breeding
Sept. 3, 2026 (Carman, MB; Saskatoon, SK) – The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) and Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) have entered a formal, strategic partnership to transform the Canadian wheat and barley breeding system. “Our two organizations have a history of working together on behalf of western Canadian farmers, so this formal partnership was […]
