Canadian Wheat Research Coalition
The CWRC Organizations
The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) is a collaboration between the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, Alberta Grains and Manitoba Crop Alliance.
The CWRC facilitates a collaborative approach to producer funding of regional and national research projects in variety development and agronomy, including core wheat breeding agreements with universities and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), and the Canadian National Wheat Cluster under AAFC’s Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Additional regional projects that align with variety development and agronomic priorities will also be considered for funding through the CWRC.
The Canadian National Wheat Cluster
Learn about this group of industry-led research projects submitted by various research institutions (universites and AAFC research centres).
Latest News
CWRC and CBRC join forces to transform wheat and barley breeding
Sept. 3, 2026 (Carman, MB; Saskatoon, SK) – The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) and Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) have entered a formal, strategic partnership to transform the Canadian wheat and barley breeding system. “Our two organizations have a history of working together on behalf of western Canadian farmers, so this formal partnership was …
A new vision for wheat and barley plant breeding for Western Canada
A joint statement from the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition, the Canadian Barley Research Coalition, Seeds Canada, University of Manitoba, University of Saskatchewan Crop Development Centre and the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta May 7, 2026 (Winnipeg, MB) – The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) invited stakeholders directly engaged …
CWRC review of Canadian wheat breeding innovation system confirms significant gaps and risks
Feb. 26, 2026 (Carman, MB; Saskatoon, SK; Calgary, AB) – The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has completed its review of the Canadian wheat breeding innovation system. The review, which was conducted by Synthesis Agri-Food Network, featured comprehensive analysis of related reports and studies, as well as interviews with 29 key stakeholders. This process confirmed …
AAFC staffing cuts threaten agricultural research capacity and ROI for farmers
Jan. 23, 2026 (Carman, MB; Saskatoon, SK; Calgary, AB) – The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) is deeply concerned by the news that Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is eliminating 665 staff positions across the country as part of plans to slash the department’s budget by 15 per cent over the next three years. “These …