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New National Wheat Research Priorities Announced

Cereals Canada recently launched the latest edition of the National Wheat Research Priorities with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). 

The document provides a sharp vision and clear targets to guide research in the Canadian wheat industry for the next five years.

Krista Zuzak, Director of Crop Protection and Production with Cereals Canada says the reports focus on six main themes.

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