Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canterra Seeds and the Alberta Wheat Commission have come together to advance the development and commercialization of Canadian Prairie Spring (CPS) wheat varieties.
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced the $3.4 million public-private-producer partnership (P4) Wednesday in Lethbridge, Alberta.
"There’s no question that this collaborative approach to research is the way forward in today’s competitive environment," said Ritz. "This partnership between the federal government, producers and private industry will support Canadian wheat producers in the global marketplace by helping them maximize their commercial and trade opportunities."
The CPS Wheat Breeding Program supports the government’s commitment to provide producers with greater access to new crop varieties and the latest technology to remain globally competitive, as highlighted in the Agricultural Growth Act (Bill C-18) which received Royal Assent earlier this year.
Source : PortageOnline