Aurora Cannabis Secures Canadian Breeders' Rights for Farm Gas and Driftwood Diesel
ACB•Canadian Food Inspection Agency granted Aurora Cannabis exclusive Plant Breeders’ Rights for two proprietary cultivars, SOT20R07-007 (Farm Gas™) and SOT20R07-005 (Driftwood Diesel™). These genetic protections secure Aurora's exclusive propagation and sale rights in Canada, bolstering its premium medical cannabis offerings across Germany, Poland, the UK and Australia.
1. Grant of Plant Breeders' Rights
Aurora Cannabis has been granted Plant Breeders’ Rights in Canada for two proprietary cannabis varieties, granting the company exclusive rights to propagate, cultivate and sell products derived from these cultivars within the country.
2. Protected Cultivar Profiles
The certified cultivars SOT20R07-007 (Farm Gas™) and SOT20R07-005 (Driftwood Diesel™) were developed at Aurora Coast, the company’s research and development facility in Comox, British Columbia, selected for their robust growth characteristics and consistent performance.
3. Global Market Impact
These genetic protections underpin Aurora’s premium medical cannabis offerings in Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom and Australia, enhancing the company's ability to differentiate products and strengthen its competitive position in key international markets.
4. Strategic R&D Platform
The award of Plant Breeders’ Rights highlights Aurora’s science-driven breeding platform, reinforcing its long-term innovation pipeline and supporting future development of high-performance, differentiated cannabis genetics.
