Lead Researcher (PI): Kui Liu

Institution: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada

Total WGRF Funding: $58,235

Co-Funders: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Alberta Grains, Brewing and Malting Barley Research Institute, Manitoba Crop Alliance, Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission

Start Date: 2023

Project Length: 5 Years

Objectives:

i) Optimize N fertilizer application rates for new barley varieties with different genetic backgrounds to increase yield and economic returns while minimizing GHG emissions.
ii) Improve fungicide and PGR application timing to encourage on-farm operation efficiency.