The Society for Advancement of Wheat and Barley Research was founded in 2007. The Society has at present 223 life members. It is playing significant role in bringing wheat and barley researchers of India on one platform. It is providing suitable forum for exchange of ideas, encouraging research and disseminating knowledge about latest research happening in area of wheat and barley improvement. The Society publishes a journal by the name, Wheat & Barley Research (WBR) covering wheat and barley research work of India and abroad. Besides, the Society has conferred various awards and fellowships for outstanding achievements in the field of wheat and barley research.