b'INTERNATIONAL WHEAT CONGRESSCan Wheat Save the World?The wheat genome is way more complex than the human genomecan we figure it out in time to feed a growing world population?A HALF-CENTURY AGO, human beings took their first stepsThe challenges ahead was the main focus as attendees zeroed on the moon. in on the fact the world population is growing and more food is At first, its hard to imagine what that has to do with wheat,needed, specifically cerealswhich Kropff said will comprise but for attendees of the first International Wheat Congress helda third of all calories and protein in the human diet in the future.in Saskatoon, Sask., earlier this year, the connection was apt. But for food prices to remain constant, annual yield gains in I was 12 years old when that happened. Being a young childwheat would have to increase from 1.2 to 1.7 per cent.and seeing this on a small black-and-white TV was impressive.Thats no small challenge, Kropff added.Two men walked on the moon, but the fact is, the moon landing was the result of 500,000 people working together, said MartinFeeding the World Without Destroying ItKropff, director-general of the International Maize and WheatAs noted by Tim Searchinger, senior fellow at the World Improvement Center (CIMMYT), who spoke on the openingResources Institute (WRI), the reality is that agriculture occupies day of the congress. half the worlds vegetated land. That means for agriculture, If we can put a man on the moon, we can solve 800 millionthe sheer task of feeding the world is a huge challenge for people going to bed hungry every day. Wheat is a crucial part ofbiodiversity and ecosystemsespecially since agriculture that challenge. produces a quarter of the worlds greenhouse gas emissions.Hosted by the University of Saskatchewan, the event broughtSearchinger presented the WRIs recent report Creating a together 900 researchers, agronomists and other scientists fromSustainable Food Future, for which he was lead author. It is laid 50 countries to talk about all things wheat and durum. out as a five-course menu of solutions to ensure we can feed 10 South Peace GrainTraditional Values. Modern Approach.Certified Seed ProductsPeas: Wheat:CDC Carver Thorsby CWRS AAC Peace River AAC Brandon LOCALLY GROWN PEDIGREED SEED AVAILABLEBarrhead Go Early CWRSAAC Penhold CPSOats: CS Camden Wheat: AAC Brandon WheatOats: AAC Connery AC Morgan CWRSCDC Haymaker Pintail Winter StettlerGo EarlyAC Morgan Parata CWRS Barley: CDC Coalition Wheat CWRSCDC Austenson AAC Penhold Barley: Full service seed Amisk 6R Smooth Wheat CPSRCDC Austensonconditioning facility CDC MaverickCDC Maverick Multiple bagging Smoothawn 2RAAC Connect options available Authorized dealers of DuPont Pioneer Hi-Bred Ltd., Masterfeeds, Licensed graderWestway Feeds, Alfa-Tec Alfalfa Products.We are an authorized on-site custom seed treatment applicator facility.We are proud supporters of:South Peace Grain P.O. Box 1101St. Paul, AlbertaT0A 3A0Traditional Values. Modern Approach. 250-782-7820 Phone: [email protected]. 0703 [email protected] www.stpaulseedcleaning.com54seed.ab.ca'