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By Alice McFarlane

Barley Research

Barley research focuses on areas of concern for growers

Apr 3, 2024 | 4:14 PM

Putting money into the research that matters most to barley growers.

Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley) is committing roughly $856,000 for the next five years on several projects including ultra-early seeding, seeding rates, seedling survivability, improving uniform maturity in barley, and testing mycotoxins.

SaskBarley chair Cody Glenn said these have been identified as some of the more crucial aspects of production.

“We are putting dollars behind research projects that benefit Saskatchewan barley growers,” Glenn said. “These initiatives will help ensure barley remains a competitive crop choice for producers and a premium product for customers here and around the globe.”

The projects supported were reviewed and funded in collaboration with the Agriculture Funding Consortium (AFC) and other organizations that support agriculture research in Saskatchewan.

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The allocation of producer dollars towards research represents a investment in key areas that align with the organization’s strategic plan, according to executive director Jill McDonald.

“SaskBarley’s investment is helping to support four new projects from the AFC’s call for research,” McDonald said. “We are pleased to be collaborating with other partners on these projects, including the Results Driven Agriculture Research and Manitoba Crop Alliance.”

The money is in addition to over 40 other SaskBarley funded research projects.

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