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, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and the Canadian National Wheat Cluster under AAFC’s Canadian Agricultural Partnership program and successor programming. 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 commits nearly $20 million to AAFC wheat breeding activities
June 10, 2025 (Carman, MB; Saskatoon, SK; Calgary, AB) – The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has committed $19.9 million over the next three years to a core breeding agreement (CBA) with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) for the development of field-ready wheat varieties. The new agreement will ensure Prairie farmers can continue to access …
CWRC commits $11.8 million to USask Crop Development Centre
Jan. 28, 2025 (Carman, MB; Saskatoon, SK; Calgary, AB) – The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) has committed $11.8 million over the next five years to a core breeding agreement (CBA) with the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Crop Development Centre (CDC). The new agreement ensures continued CWRC funding for the CDC’s industry-leading wheat breeding programs, …
CWRC to administer new, $20-million Canadian National Wheat Cluster
March 6, 2024 (Carman, MB; Saskatoon, SK; Calgary, AB) – Valuable wheat research across the country will receive crucial funding through the newly announced Canadian National Wheat Cluster, worth more than $20 million over five years. Administered by the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC), the Wheat Cluster will fund research projects that advance wheat genetics, …
CWRC Appoints New President, Transitions Host Duties To MCA
May 25, 2023 (Carman, MB; Saskatoon, SK;Calgary, AB) – The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) – a collaboration between the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) and Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA) – has appointed a new president, following the transition of hosting duties from AWC to MCA. Lori-Ann Kaminski, research program …