The Canadian Barley Research Coalition joined stakeholders directly engaged in wheat and barley plant breeding in Western Canada in Winnipeg, MB to co-develop a shared vision of the optimal future of Western Canadian wheat and barley plant breeding.
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).
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 nomination period is now open for three positions on the SaskBarley Board of Directors. The nomination period runs from June 2 to September 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM (noon).
SaskBarley is proud to announce its support of the University of Saskatchewan’s $11.8 million infrastructure expansion at the Crop Development Centre.