The Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) is investing nearly $280,000 into research.

The money will be split between four research projects, which the Commission says could lower farmers' input costs through improved pest management technology.

Money is also coming from Sask Wheat and the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association.

Funding is being matched by the Ag Development Fund, which is led by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture.

"These projects could result in new disease and pest resistant varieties and improved agronomic practices that will positively impact our margins," says Alberta Wheat Commission Research Chair, Terry Young. "We are looking forward to seeing results that can directly translate to high returns."

The Alberta Wheat Commission funded projects are as follows;

Accelerating the introgression of enhanced stem solidness from tall wheatgrass to spring wheat
$43,478 | Pierre Hucl, University of Saskatchewan

Building on past success: furthering our understanding of wheat stripe rust to mitigate disease and improve resistance
$65,217 | Randy Kutcher, University of Saskatchewan

Developing Novel Technologies for Controlling Herbicide Resistant Wild Oat in Wheat
$104,348 | Steve Shirtliffe, University of Saskatchewan

Alternatives to Sm1: hairy glumes, awns, and egg antibiosis for managing wheat midge
$65,000 | Tyler Wist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

 

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