Sask Wheat commits nearly $1.7 million to collaborative wheat research

Jan 15, 2025

The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) has committed nearly $1.7 million which will support 17 research projects funded under the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) in 2025. The Honourable Daryl Harrison, Minster of Agriculture, announced the funding of all crop-related ADF projects funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) at the Saskatchewan Crops Forum today.

“The funding support from federal and provincial governments for ADF projects means that Sask Wheat can focus on research priorities such as disease and insect pressure, weed management, fertilizer management, germplasm and trait development, and more,” said Sask Wheat board chair Jake Leguee. “These investments will help address growers’ concerns and improve profitability and competitiveness.”

Sask Wheat’s funding includes projects identified through the ADF intake process and funded by Sask Wheat in partnership with ADF and/or with other Prairie crop commissions. The approved projects include alternative mechanisms for resistance to wheat stem sawfly in wheat, kochia patch management in cereals using wheat straw, and accelerating CWRS wheat improvement with multi-trait rapid-cycle recurrent genomic selection.

The ADF is supported through Sustainable CAP, a five-year, $485-million investment by federal and provincial governments in strategic initiatives for Saskatchewan agriculture. For more information on funded research projects please see Appendix A or visit saskwheat.ca.

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Video: Why Port Infrastructure is Key to Growing Canada's Farms and Economy

Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) knows that strong, modern port infrastructure is vital to the success of Canada’s agriculture. When our ports grow, Ontario grain farmers and Canadian farms grow too—and when we grow, Canada grows.

In this video, we highlight the importance of investing in port infrastructure and how these investments are key to growing Ontario agriculture and supporting global trade. The footage showcases the strength of both Ontario’s farming landscapes and vital port operations, including some key visuals from HOPA Ports, which we are grateful to use in this project.

Ontario’s grain farmers rely on efficient, sustainable ports and seaway systems to move grain to markets around the world. Port investments are crucial to increasing market access, driving economic growth, and ensuring food security for all Canadians.

Why Port Infrastructure Matters:

Investing in Ports = Investing in Farms: Modernized ports support the export of Canadian grain, driving growth in agriculture.

Sustainable Growth: Learn how stronger ports reduce environmental impact while boosting economic stability.

Global Trade Opportunities: Improved port and seaway systems help farmers access new global markets for their grain.

Stronger Communities: Investment in ports means more stable jobs and economic growth for rural communities across Ontario and Canada.

We are proud to support the ongoing investment in port infrastructure and to shine a light on its vital role in feeding the world and securing a prosperous future for Canadian agriculture.

Special thanks to HOPA Ports for providing some of the stunning port footage featured in this video.