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GIFS\u2019 Accelerated Breeding Program enables researchers to shorten the breeding cycle in crop and livestock breeding programs through the application of genomic selection<\/strong>, speed breeding<\/strong> and modelling<\/strong>.<\/h5>\n

These accelerated breeding strategies have been verified by large, multinational plant and animal breeding organizations: first in the dairy sector a generation ago and since then in major commodities like corn and soybean. Today, they are employed in breeding programs by all major agriculture companies.<\/p>\n

GIFS has the innovative technologies and highly skilled team to make accelerated breeding accessible to diverse organizations in both the public and private sectors.<\/strong><\/p>\n

From our base in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a thriving hub of agricultural research, development and production, we are working with partners to apply these technologies and strategies to diverse commodities and deliver market-impacting innovation to agricultural producers.<\/p>\n

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Why Accelerated Breeding?<\/strong><\/h6>\n

To promote food security and feed a growing global population, the agriculture sector must maintain and increase production amidst significant challenges, including limited land, water and nutrients, as well as threats from disease, pests and climate change.<\/p>\n

Accelerated breeding provides crop and livestock breeders with a comprehensive suite of tools to stay ahead of the curve and deliver innovations that are resilient and adapted to the markets and challenges of today and tomorrow.<\/p>\n

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Accelerated Breeding at GIFS<\/strong><\/h6>\n

GIFS\u2019 Accelerated Breeding Program utilizes our proven genotyping, phenotyping and bioinformatics expertise \u2014 capacity that GIFS has built and demonstrated through our technology platforms.<\/p>\n

Through the following activities, we are working with partners to optimize breeding pipelines, increase the rate of genetic gain and more rapidly bring innovations to agricultural producers that enhance performance and sustainability.<\/p>\n