
Tag Archives Variety development — page 2

Manitoba Crop Alliance tendering out homegrown sunflower varieties
The Manitoba Crop Alliance is courting seed companies for the first hybrids to come out of its confection sunflower breeding program

International dry bean collaboration to speed new varieties
AAFC Morden pitching in germplasm to global bean breeding consortium

New chipping varieties catch eyes of potato producers
New spud varieties crossing finish line to commercial production

‘Midgebusters’ lead research attack on wheat midge
From mechanical deterrents like awns to taking inspiration from old varieties, one research team hopes to find new genetic weapons against wheat midge

AAC Westking vies for wheat crown
AAC Westking aims to surplant AAC Brandon as spring wheat of choice on the Prairies

New wheat on the block for sawfly, midge
AAC Oakman, available for sale in 2026, brings insect resistance against two wheat pests

Issue-solving durum varieties showcased at AIM

From AIM: New tech opens paths for canola’s next steps

New pulse varieties incoming

Can Canadian agriculture attract gene-editing expertise?
Companies want to see more ability to collect royalties than is available in some crops in Canada