wheat

Wheat breeding system no longer works: review

Canadian Wheat Research Coalition report finds gaps in variety development and pre-market evaluation and testing

A Canadian Wheat Research Coalition report, published Feb. 26, says the status quo is not an option for Canada’s wheat breeding system. It must be transformed, by farmers.

A Tilley hat sits on top of a nearly-ripe spring wheat crop on a sunny day.

Resignation of Saskatchewan wheat breeder draws concern

Richard Cuthbert has worked at Agriculture Canada’s research centre in Swift Current, Sask., since April 2011

Stakeholders say they hope the federal government will replace wheat breeder Richard Cuthbert, who has resigned his position at Agriculture Canada’s research centre in Swift Current, Sask., effective the end of the month.