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Farmers
2009-10 variety survey
It's easy to analyze the data from the 2009 CWB Variety Survey using the CWB's online tools. You can create customized graphs and charts to view variety information by province. Information down to the district level is also available.
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Variety Survey Results
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The 2009 survey shows a continuing trend towards increased seeding of newer varieties. Some of the highlights of this year's survey are:
- Lillian and Harvest both increased their percentage of Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and continue to be the first and second most-seeded varieties in that class.
- This year, coming up the ranks very quickly is the new variety Kane. In its first year of introduction Kane became the number one variety in Manitoba with more than 22 per cent seeded acres in the province. It ranks sixth overall for the prairies.
- Strongfield continues to take hold as the most popular variety of Canada Western Amber Durum grown on the Prairies and now accounts for 63 per cent of seeded durum acres.
- For two-row malting barley, Metcalfe remains the top variety while CDC Copeland continues to increase in seeded acres. Six-row malting barley acres declined slightly with the two top varieties being Tradition and Legacy.
Now in its 11th year, the survey provides important information on variety adoption trends. The variety survey helps you make your seeding choices, helps the CWB develop plans to market your grain to your customers, and gives direction to plant breeders and seed growers.
Survey forms were mailed with permit book applications to all producers. About 7,600 producers responded to this year's survey. More than 36 per cent of responses were submitted on-line.
Thank you to all farmers who participated.
