Celebrating 15 years of the Wheat Initiative

For 15 years, the Wheat Initiative has brought the global wheat research community together. Today, 730 scientists from 57 countries collaborate through the WI’s Expert Working Groups, strategic research activities and international programmes. With a strong foundation and a new Strategic Research Agenda in development, the Wheat Initiative looks ahead to the next chapter of global wheat research. Read our press release here:

A message from INRAE, previous host to the Wheat Initiative

“Fifteen years ago, INRAE supported the launch of the Wheat Initiative and hosted it during its early years. Since then, the Initiative has grown into an international network for wheat research, and we are pleased to see what has been achieved. INRAE scientists have contributed to its work, notably to the development of WheatIS, which makes wheat research data easier to find, access and share worldwide. This has shown the value of international cooperation in addressing challenges beyond national borders.
We thank all the researchers and institutions involved over the years, and as we celebrate this milestone, INRAE reaffirms its commitment to the Wheat Initiative’s mission and looks forward to continued joint efforts in breeding resilient, sustainable wheat varieties.”

EXPERT WORKING GROUPS (EWGs)

Expert Working Groups (EWGs) are established where there would be benefit from bringing together experts with a focus on a topic of relevance to the Wheat Initiative’s aims and objectives.

opportunitIes

Our community is built on connection, collaboration, and growth. On our Opportunities page, you will find the latest ways to get involved — travel grants by our Expert Working Groups, publishing support or awards that we support.