A new line of “black” barley, developed by Agriculture Canada researchers, might convince more Canadians to include the grain in their diet.
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$5 million aimed at barley research
Glacier FarmMedia – The federal government has earmarked more than $5 million for barley research, aimed at creating more resilient varieties that can handle climate change. Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay on June 12 announced $5,257,073 for the Canadian Barley Research Coalition. The funding echoes similar announcements for research clusters dedicated to commodities […] Read more
Malt barley varieties tested in China
Commercial malting and brewing trials in China are paving the way for the adoption of better performing varieties in Canada, says an industry official. The Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC) has been facilitating the shipment of container loads of new malting barley varieties to Chinese maltsters since 2017. Those shipments are used in commercial […] Read more
