One of the top priorities of Manitoba Pulse Growers Association is to fund research activities that will positively impact the farmer’s bottom line. Every year MPGA dedicates 30% to 40% of its gross revenue to scientific research. In 2010 MPGA is committing $400,000 to research activities at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, University of Manitoba, University of Guelph, Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Initiatives, and Canadian International Grains Institute.
Since 2000 MPGA has committed $2,090,822 to scientific research, and has funded dozens of individual projects that have led to new varieties, improved agronomic practices, and the development of new pulse utilization methods.