The Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Scholarship Program, recognizing three promising students whose research will contribute significantly to the advancement of barley production. This year’s awards support projects across the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels that address critical challenges facing the barley industry.
The Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley) has joined Western Crop Innovations (WCI) as a voting member, committing $50,000 in core funding as a transitional grant for the current fiscal year…
A significant milestone for the Canadian barley industry has come as Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) unveils the Canadian National Barley Cluster, a substantial initiative poised to revolutionize barley production across the prairies. With a generous budget of $9.6 million spanning five years, this collaborative endeavor is set to propel research efforts, amplifying the competitiveness and resilience of Canada’s barley sector.
SaskBarley’s scholarships are an investment in promising university students who are carrying out research focused on barley. The scholarship program also encourages and supports new research to benefit Saskatchewan’s barley sector.
Prairie farmers to benefit from newly developed Fusarium Head Blight Risk Maps. Read more…
A recent study on the potential effects of the proposed merger on the grain sector in Western Canada found the merger is likely to cause substantial economic harm to grain producers.
March 19, 2024 (Saskatoon, SK) The Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley) announced today that it has committed $856,651 to fund barley research over the next five years. “We are putting […]
Saskatoon, SK (March 1, 2024) Calling all farmers, barley enthusiasts, and brewing aficionados! Prepare to immerse yourselves in the fascinating world of malt production at the highly anticipated Producer Malt Academy. […]
February 26, 2024 (Saskatoon, SK) The Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley) is bringing the BarleyBin Live to SW Saskatchewan farmers. This intimate event pairs great food and the launch of […]
January 11, 2024 (Saskatoon, SK) The Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley) Board announced today that they have elected a new Chair to replace Keith Rueve, whose time as a director […]