January 30, 2026

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New oat pangenome research explains why breeding has been slow and what could change next - Cracking crop’s pangenome could improve breeding decisions, but farmers still years away from seeing practical results (The Western Grower)

January 27, 2026

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Agriculture Canada research cuts threaten crop variety development - The cuts will mean farmers end up paying more for new varieties capable of overcoming emerging production challenges (The Western Producer)

January 26, 2026

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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest $9.7 million in crop research

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announces job cuts, closure of research operations - Federal government says 7 research operations to close (CBC)

A polar bear plunge for Canadian crop breeding: why farmers must take the lead (Real Agriculture)

January 21, 2026

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Canada - Variety development work continues for minor acreage crops (The Western Producer)

January 13, 2026

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Resignation of  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Swift Current wheat breeder raises concerns across industry (Strathmore Now)

Resignation of Saskatchewan wheat breeder draws concern (The Western Producer)

October 2, 2025

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Agriculture and Agri-food Canada researchers breeding alfalfa tolerant to acidic soils, drought and flooding (Farmtario)

June 12, 2025

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Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) commits nearly $20 million to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's wheat breeding activities

March 28, 2025

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Tiny allies may help canola push through drought - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada researchers examine soil microbes to see if they can help a crop withstand dry times (Grainews)

February 17, 2025

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Governments of Canada and Manitoba support crop health projects through research and innovation

January 17, 2025

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"Ag research focus shifting from GMOs to gene editing", says researcher at the Brandon Research and Development Center in Manitoba, Canada (The Brandon Sun)

January 15, 2025

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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest in crop research

December 19, 2024

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Tiny allies may help withstand drought (The Western Producer)

Why we have to act now to future-proof wheat breeding in Canada (Farms.com)

September 30, 2024

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International dry bean collaboration to speed new varieties - Agriculture and Agri-food Canada (AAFC) Morden pitching in germplasm to global bean breeding consortium (Manitoba Co-operator)

August 1, 2024

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Government of Canada announces funding to help soybean farmers manage extreme weather

July 22, 2024

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Rapid identification tests for herbicide-resistant weeds will speed management decisions (GrainsWest)

June 26, 2024

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Les gouvernements du Canada et de l’Ontario investissent dans une installation de semences pour favoriser la croissance économique

May 14, 2024

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Government of Canada announces investment in research to promote more diverse crop rotations on farms

May 8, 2024

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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest $25 million in agriculture researchers

March 8, 2024

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Canada - Parliamentary Secretary Kevin Lamoureux announces $11.2M investment to drive innovation in Canadian wheat sector

February 23, 2024

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New arrangement involving McGill University keeps bean breeding program alive at AAFC Morden

February 19, 2024

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New arrangement keeps bean breeding program alive at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Morden, Manitoba (Real Agriculture)

February 14, 2024

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Government of Canada announces investment to strengthen the pulse sector and mitigate climate change

January 11, 2024

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Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest $14.7 million in crop research

August 31, 2023

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Government of Canada announces investment in BioFuelNet Canada to strengthen bioeconomy

August 21, 2023

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Sclerotinia stem rot discovery to improve resistance in canola

August 16, 2023

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Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announces investment for Western Grains Research Foundation (WGRF) to grow the agronomy sector