Western Crop Innovations (WCI), a newly established non-profit organization in Lacombe, is reaching out to producers for their valuable input on its research priorities. Emerging from the 50-year legacy of the Field Crop Development Centre, WCI is transitioning to an independent model with renewed focus on advancing agricultural research and development.
Currently, WCI specializes in developing barley and triticale varieties tailored for the prairies. As part of its mission to serve Canadian crop and livestock producers effectively, WCI is evaluating its research directions and is keen to align its efforts with the needs and concerns of the farming community.
To ensure their research addresses real-world needs, WCI is inviting producers from across the West to participate in a brief survey. This survey aims to gather insights on the most pressing areas of research and development, including expansion into new crops, the generation of local agronomic data, and potential areas of research extension. Responses will help shape the organization’s business plan and research focus.
The deadline to participate is September 27.