A polar bear plunge for Canadian crop breeding: why farmers must take the lead
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is laying off more than 660 staff. At least two major western research sites are said...
Potential, challenges seen in agriculture sector
REGINA — Canada has work to do if it is going to take advantage of the $44-billion opportunity the RBC Thought Leadership...
Juice isn’t worth the squeeze’: Farmer says rules are scaring off wheat investment
A Poplar Point farmer and Wheat Growers Association director says the resignation of a veteran federal wheat breeder is a...
Despite deal with China, Manitoba producers in no rush to ramp up canola production
If you’re driving through rural Manitoba next summer, you might not see a big increase in the number of golden...
Resignation of Saskatchewan wheat breeder draws concern
REGINA — Stakeholders say they hope the federal government will replace wheat breeder Richard Cuthbert, who has resigned his position...
Canadian canola farmers express ‘cautious optimism’ over trade agreement with China
“It’s a huge step forward, but a little disappointing at the same time.” That’s how Stephen Vandervalk, who grows canola...
Wheat breeder resignation raises concerns across industry
The resignation of a wheat breeder at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Swift Current Research and Development Centre is raising concerns...
Federally mandated spending reductions putting additional strain on research
Canadian wheat growers are calling for decisive, forward-looking action to strengthen the country’s wheat breeding system following the recent departure...
Departure of Senior AAFC Breeder Sparks Renewed Calls for Long-Term Wheat Breeding Strategy
The recent reported departure of Richard Cuthbert, a senior wheat breeder at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Swift Current Research and...
Canada’s Wheat Breeding Future Is Ours to Build, Say Growers
Turning a legacy into a launchpad amid funding cuts and growing risk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Ottawa, ON – Canadian...