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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 […]
A New Vision for Wheat and Barley Plant Breeding for Western Canada
A joint statement from the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition, the Canadian Barley Research Coalition, Seeds Canada, University of Manitoba, University of Saskatchewan Crop Development Centre and the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta May 7, 2026, Winnipeg, MB – The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) invited stakeholders directly engaged […]
Canadian Barley Research Coalition Invests $1.15 Million in Barley Breeding to Drive Innovation and Sustainability
Saskatoon, SK – October 28 – The Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) is pleased to announce an investment of $1,148,900 over three years in a Core Barley Breeding Agreement with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). This producer-funded investment will support the development of new barley varieties with higher yields, stronger disease resistance, and improved agronomics […]
CBRC commits $1.8 million to CDC barley breeding activities
Sept. 23, 2025 (Saskatoon, SK) – The Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) announced today it will provide $1.8 million in funding over three years to the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre (CDC), to extend the core breeding agreement and support the development of varieties with improved agronomics, disease resistance and end-use quality. The CBRC […]
AAFC Announces New Canadian National Barley Cluster
June 12, 2024 (Saskatoon, SK) – Earlier today, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) announced a new Canadian National Barley Cluster, a significant initiative aimed at advancing barley production in Canada. With a value of $9.6 million over five years, this Cluster will drive research efforts to enhance the competitiveness and resilience of the Canadian barley industry. […]
CBRC and BMBRI commit $1.5 million to barley agronomy research program
February 27, 2024 (Saskatoon, SK) –The Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC), in a funding partnership with the Brewing and Malting Barley Research Institute (BMBRI),has committed $1.5 million over seven years to launch the Grant for Research Optimization for Western Canadian Barley(GROW) Agronomy Program. Dr. Hiroshi Kubota, a research scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada based […]