Movement of Collecting a Wheat Breeding Fund in Canada

Abstract

This study shows the characteristics of the three methods of collecting a wheat breeding fund discussed in Canada. By the first method, the fund will be collected when farmers use farm-seeded seeds. By the second method, the fund will be collected when farmers sell their product. The last is the increase of the check-off levy which has already been introduced in Canada. The first two methods can be introduced to Japan by using the present seed or wheat dealing processes. The last method, the check-off levy, has not been introduced in Japan. If it is applied to Japan, an organization distributing it from farmers to breeders should be established carefully because of its important role in evaluating and encouraging breeding.