AAFC research cuts and station closures put vital crop research—and farmer competitiveness—at risk. SaskCrops is working with partners to find solutions and protect research capacity.
SaskBarley has committed $145,724 to fund barley research over the next five years.
The SaskBarley, in partnership with Labatt, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 SaskBarley Scholarship Program, supporting graduate students whose research advances barley production, sustainability, and end-use innovation in Canada.
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).
Based on a recent study, APAS and SaskCrops call on the Federal Government for the creation of an Export Sales Reporting program, so Canadian farmers have timely access to sales and export data.
SaskBarley is now accepting resolutions for the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Sask Crops Forum in Saskatoon – January 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM.
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.
Returning to the Board are Maurice Berry of Carievale, SK and Cody Glenn of Climax, SK. New Director, Bernie McClean of Glaslyn, SK will complete the board of six. Their four-year terms will officially begin immediately following SaskBarley’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on January 14, 2026.
SaskBarley and Labatt have partnered to launch a new graduate scholarship supporting barley research in Canada. Learn how this $10,000 annual investment is advancing barley production and supporting future researchers.
The Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley) welcomes new research released by the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan, which confirms what farmers in this province have long known: sustainable production practices are paying off.
