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Our coalition is a collaboration between Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, Alberta Wheat Commission, and Manitoba Crop Alliance aimed at improving the net relative profitability of wheat for western Canadian producers.
06/25/2026
Since 2020, CWRC investment via core breeding agreements with western Canadian universities and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has led to the development and registration of 47 field-ready wheat varieties across six wheat classes.
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06/23/2026
The wheat breeding innovation system is no longer working for western Canadian farmers, with several key gaps and risks that must be addressed to secure wheat's future.
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06/18/2026
As part of the current Wheat Cluster, Dr. Firdissa Bokore is using biotechnology to accelerate breeding of new wheat and durum cultivars.
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06/16/2026
The Canadian National Wheat Cluster unites researchers, farmers and funders across Canada. It’s collaborative, farmer-driven and focused on real-world impact.
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06/11/2026
Ongoing Wheat Cluster research is studying how inhibitors and split application of nitrogen affects nitrogen use efficiency to reduce emissions without compromising yield and protein content.
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06/09/2026
As part of the current Wheat Cluster, Dr. Harpinder Singh Randhawa is developing high-yielding, climate-resilient CPSR wheat cultivars to counter the impacts of climate change.
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06/04/2026
Wheat breeding is a long-term process and decisions made today will impact agriculture decades into the future. That's why the CWRC is exploring options to transform Canada's wheat breeding innovation system.
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06/02/2026
The CWRC supports the development of wheat varieties tailored to Canada's diverse growing conditions, ensuring all Canadian farmers have access to crops that perform well on their farms.
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05/28/2026
Fusarium head blight costs millions. Ongoing Wheat Cluster research is advancing genetic resistance and better management strategies to help farmers protect both crop quality and ROI.
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05/26/2026
Investing in wheat research pays off! From 1995-2020, farmers saw a remarkable return of nearly $33 for every dollar invested in wheat breeding.
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