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Canada Reviews Wheat Breeding System to Boost Innovation
The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has engaged the Synthesis Agri-Food Network to conduct a comprehensive review of Canada’s wheat breeding innovation system. This initiative aims to identify and mitigate potential risks, while also seizing opportunities to enhance the breeding landscape. CWRC Chair Dean Hubbard emphasized the need for a globally competitive system that prevents technology gaps and promotes choice and competition in the marketplace.
Wheat breeding is crucial for Canadian farmers, who rely on elite varieties to optimize their yields. The CWRC collaborates closely with several institutions, including Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the University of Saskatchewan Crop Development Centre, the University of Manitoba, and the University of Alberta. The coalition invests over $9.5 million annually through core breeding agreements (CBAs), which have transformed funding dynamics in public wheat breeding.
Farmers have emerged as significant financial partners in this initiative, contributing nearly half of the total estimated costs for public varietal research and development. Since the introduction of the CBA model, these investments have yielded substantial returns. The CWRC’s efforts have led to the registration of more than 40 new wheat varieties across various classes, benefiting both farmers and the wider public.
A recent study highlighted the impressive economic impact of these breeding programs, revealing that farmers received an estimated $33 in benefits for every dollar invested from 1995 to 2020. Hubbard remarked, “As farmers, we have contributed a lot of our hard-earned dollars to this important research, and the CWRC must ensure those dollars are directed wherever they will produce the largest impact.”
This review not only underscores the importance of continued investment in public breeding programs but also demonstrates a proactive approach to ensuring that farmer contributions lead to tangible results. The CWRC aims to facilitate innovations that farmers can directly observe in their fields, reinforcing the value of collaborative efforts in advancing wheat breeding in Canada.
As the review progresses, the CWRC will focus on enhancing the competitiveness of Canada’s wheat breeding system, ultimately aiming to secure the future of wheat production in the country and support the livelihoods of countless farmers across the nation.
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