"Mike Graham, Crop Science R&D lead, said it is the right time and location for this type of significant investment. "Over the last few years our canola breeding program has been completely redesigned through next generation precision breeding capabilities," he says. "These shifts have enabled us to greatly accelerate genetic gain, build industry-leading disease resistance, drive increase in field data collection that improve product positioning, and enable delivery at scale of expanded herbicide tolerance trait options.""
""A longterm strategic investment of this scale demonstrates Bayer's commitment to Canadian canola and to the farmers who depend on it," said Antoine Bernet, country division head, Crop Science Canada. "Through this world-class innovation facility, Canadian farmers will benefit from opportunities for faster genetic gains - such as increased yield and enhanced agronomic performance. It will also accelerate breeding efforts towards superior product performance and support expanded herbicide tolerance and weed control options.""
"Bayer Crop Science has announced plans to build a canola innovation centre at Winnipeg, Man. The $45+ million facility will house seed development work for canola, camelina, and winter canola, focusing on trait integration, yield trial seed processing and seed quality analysis. Design for the new facility begins this year 2026, and Bayer anticipates it to be operational by the end of 2028."
Bayer Crop Science will build a canola innovation centre in Winnipeg with an investment of over $45 million. The facility will house seed development for canola, camelina and winter canola, concentrating on trait integration, yield-trial seed processing, and seed-quality analysis. Design begins in 2026 and the centre is expected to be operational by the end of 2028. The centre will consolidate some canola breeding and seed generation activities, while the Smartpark site will continue early breeding workflows and the Carman site will operate as a multi-crop nursery field. The investment aims to accelerate genetic gain, improve disease resistance, expand herbicide tolerance options, increase field data collection, and support innovation in biofuels.
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