Best Agriculture And Agri Food Canada Podcasts (2024)

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Science vs. food waste 26:49

2M ago26:49

26:49

Can we make biodegradable plastics using food waste? Can we control disease in crops and eliminate food borne pathogens using just hydrogen peroxide, ozone and UV rays? Yes, we can! Meet the two grand prize winners of the Food Waste Reduction Challenge – in the novel technology stream -- who proved we can do this and more. Learn how Genecis Bioindu…

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Challenge accepted! 32:52

3M ago32:52

32:52

Announcing the two winners of the Food Waste Reduction Challenge (Business Models Stream) Two companies took away $1.5 M! Find out who they are. Learn what it took to become the winners of the challenge, and leaders in this new sub-sector. The funds will help the winning companies further expand their success in fighting food waste and reducing gre…

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Is that a robot in your field? 32:48

5M ago32:48

32:48

Ag-robotics specialists Chuck Baresich believes you’ll have a robot in your field sooner than you think. What will they do? How will they add value to your farm? Chuck paints a picture of that future. And what is the government doing to help the agricultural sector be ready for those robots? Marco Valicenti, Director General of Innovation Programs …

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Hiring smart 28:42

6M ago28:42

28:42

Hear from two innovators who are successfully tackling labor shortages in our sector: one at the national level with an all-encompassing, all-stakeholders-engaged strategy; and the other on a regional level with a smart program for hiring and settling new immigrants into a rural community.By Agriculture and Agri-food Canada

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Straight talk about pesticides 37:50

7M ago37:50

37:50

How is pesticide use evolving on farms? What are maximum residue limits? How does the government determine what is safe? Brian Rideout, a fruit and vegetable grower from Ontario, explains how pesticide use has changed on his farm in the last 20 years. And Fred Bissonnette, Executive Director of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, explains the re…

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Turning manure into gold 27:34

1+ y ago27:34

27:34

“Waste is not waste. It’s just misplaced resources”. That is according to Rajinikanth Rajagopal and the team of researchers at the Sherbrooke Research and Development Centre as they work to adapt anaerobic bio digestion to a Canadian climate and livestock sector. We also speak to Mauricio Alanís, Director of Sustainability Strategy and Partnerships…

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Modelling the future of water 22:33

1+ y ago22:33

22:33

To predict the future of water, we have to understand the present. That's exactly what AAFC's Dr. David Lapen and Dr. Steven Frey from Aquanty Inc., are endeavoring to do. Listen in as they discuss their work on a complex, country-wide hydrological modelling tool. It is designed to help researchers, producers and decision makers anticipate water re…

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Saving our organic soils 22:24

2y ago22:24

22:24

40% of Quebec’s fruits and vegetables are grown in the Montérégie region due to its abundantly fertile organic soils. But these soils are under threat. We speak to Jacynthe Masse, an agroecology researcher, and Denys Van Winden, a vegetable producer from Sherrington, to learn about the challenges they’re facing and the experiments they’re running t…

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Agroforestry: The new-old science 24:18

2y ago24:18

24:18

When agriculture meets forestry, the result can have a surprising impact on the environment, wildlife habitats, crop production, and beyond. AAFC research scientist Dr. Raju Soolanayakanahally and Kevin Boon, General Manager of the BC Cattlemen’s Association, explore the roots of the long-standing practice of agroforestry, and the benefits it bring…

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Shedding light on food fraud 16:54

2y ago16:54

16:54

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency come together in this special two-part episode on honey fraud in Canada. Hear a scientist from each organization discuss how they identify fraudulent products – and listen to the CFIA’s Inspect and Protect episode here for the perspective of a policy leader and a beekeeper!…

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Putting a rope around antimicrobial resistance in cattle 21:56

2y ago21:56

21:56

When veterinarian Dr. Greg Dimmers noticed an alarming pattern of infection in beef cattle, he contacted microbiologist Dr. Tim McAllister to get some answers. Hear the two speak about their respective paths in the study of antimicrobial resistance.By Agriculture and Agri-food Canada

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The Cutting Edge 18:21

2+ y ago18:21

18:21

Have you ever wondered where companies go to develop their secret recipes and test new food processing technologies? Canadian innovators go to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s research centre in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec to develop and test new products. Listen to Sabine Ribéreau, the pilot plant manager, and Deena Alari, the research and developme…

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Resolving soil nutrient loss and pollution in Lake Erie 19:31

2+ y ago19:31

19:31

From buckwheat and bees to cover crops and no-till practices, we explore how Henry Denotter, a farmer on the Wigle Creek watershed, and Pamela Joosse, a soil and nutrient management specialist, worked together to reduce pollution in Lake Erie as part of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Living Labs program.…

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Reducing greenhouse gasses with drainage systems 14:00

2+ y ago14:00

14:00

Anything’s possible when researchers and producers come together. Hear from Dr. Chandra Madramootoo of McGill University and Guy Vincent, a grain and cash crop producer, as they discuss their collaborative journey to reduce greenhouse gasses and increase crop yields.By Agriculture and Agri-food Canada

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Cybersecurity and agriculture 25:32

2+ y ago25:32

25:32

Farmers and many others in our sector spend much of their time managing risk. In this episode we focus on a new risk to manage - cyber threats. Dr. Janos Botschner from the Community Safety Knowledge Alliance and Christine Beauchamp from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security tell us some true cyber heist stories. And they share some solid advice o…

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Citizen Science 22:01

3y ago22:01

22:01

Researchers cannot be everywhere at once. Laura Richard manages the Agroclimate Impact Reporter (AIR). This citizen science projects relies on producers all across the country to help our scientists and decision-makers to know how the weather impacts agriculture at a local scale. Trevor Atchison is a fourth generation rancher from Pipestone MB and …

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Mental health : UPA’s work to break the stigma 15:58

3y ago15:58

15:58

In this third episode on mental health, we explore the topic from the perspective of a professional agricultural association. We speak with Marcel Groleau, President of Quebec’s Agricultural Producers Union (UPA), who tells us about the resources available to producers. From overcoming mental health challenges to breaking the stigma, he shares insi…

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Mental health: From the farmers perspective 24:44

3y ago24:44

24:44

Cynthia Beck and her family run a cattle and grain operation in South-East Saskatchewan. After facing her own mental health challenges and discovering a lack of resources tailored towards the agricultural sector, Cynthia decided to do something about it. She shares her story of overcoming depression and her commitment to helping others in the agric…

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Food Waste Reduction Challenge: The Next Level 22:48

3y ago22:48

22:48

Over 300 ideas were submitted to the Food Waste Reduction Challenge. Twenty-four of the best ideas were selected for funding. Now it’s time to test their concepts and compete for the $1.5M grand prizes. In this episode, jury member and celebrity chef, Bob Blumer, tells us about the selection process. He also shares tips on reducing food waste at ho…

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Climate change and agricultural solutions 23:37

3y ago23:37

23:37

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges for our times -- and the impacts are especially challenging for the agricultural sector. In this episode, we talk about a science model that the Government of Canada is using to generate solutions, as well as issues related to climate change and agriculture. We hear from two generations of environment…

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Mental health on the farm 19:55

3+ y ago19:55

19:55

In this episode we speak with Dr. Briana Hagen about tailoring mental health programs to the needs of farmers. She explains how mental health in farming is fundamentally different than in other sectors. And she points toward solutions and successful programs across the country including the program called, In the Know, which she helped developed at…

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Living Laboratories Quebec 16:53

3+ y ago16:53

16:53

Hear about this Living Laboratories initiative and its revolutionary new approach to innovation. It brings together farmers, scientists, and other collaborators to address agri-environmental issues in a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.By Agriculture and Agri-food Canada

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Leading Women 26:28

3+ y ago26:28

26:28

In this episode you will hear a very frank discussion with three leading women in the ag sector. Our interviewees are Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, Mary Robinson, President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, and Kathleen Sullivan, CEO of Food and Beverage Canada. All three are the first women in their positions. All three are advocates for …

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The opportunity of food waste 22:32

3+ y ago22:32

22:32

Is food waste really an opportunity? Denise Philippe of the National Zero Waste Council believes so. Listen to this discussion where she outlines gaps in our food system and shows us where opportunities exist. As well, learn about the new Food Waste Reduction Challenge.By Agriculture and Agri-food Canada

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The next generation: Who is going to produce your food tomorrow? 17:30

3+ y ago17:30

17:30

Meet the next generation of Canadians working in the agriculture and agri-food sector. Jerry Bos, a young dairy farmer and co-chair of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council, shares his vision for the future. Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau tells us why it’s important to have young farmers like Jerry and the other members of the council at the decisi…

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Saving nutrients with novel science 14:29

3+ y ago14:29

14:29

Christopher Garnham and his team at AAFC have discovered something very small that could have big impacts in the food and feed industry. Some crops such as corn and wheat can be infected by a fungus that, while growing, produces mycotoxins. Ingestion of mycotoxin-laden food and feed is detrimental to the health of livestock and humans. Listen as Ch…

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RADARSAT Constellation Mission - agriculture from space 12:33

4y ago12:33

12:33

Learn about the Radarsat Constellation Mission, the type of data that flows from it, its applications in agriculture and how it is used by environmental stewards to work with farmers. In this episode we speak to Dr. Andrew Davidson, Manager Earth Observation at AAFC and Jacqui Empson Laporte, Environmental Specialist, from OMAFRA.…

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The science of reconciliation. Bridging Indigenous knowledge with agricultural science 19:59

4y ago19:59

19:59

In discussion with two agents of change in the world of agricultural science, we explore a new and brilliant way forward.By Agriculture and Agri-food Canada

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Rapid response: Feeding Canadians during the pandemic 14:38

4y ago14:38

14:38

Listen in as we shed light on an innovative and nimble collaboration that is addressing food insecurity during the pandemic.By Agriculture and Agri-food Canada

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Farmers, innovators! And how good ideas spread. 21:53

4y ago21:53

21:53

Interview with Julie Dawson, a beef specialist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada who is also a sixth-generation farmer. Listen in on this fascinating discussion about how much farming has and is changing, and how fast.By Agriculture and Agri-food Canada

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The First Sixteen

Agriculture and Agri-food Canada

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Science vs. food waste 26:49

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Challenge accepted! 32:52

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Is that a robot in your field? 32:48

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Hiring smart 28:42

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Straight talk about pesticides 37:50

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Turning manure into gold 27:34

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Modelling the future of water 22:33

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Saving our organic soils 22:24

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Agroforestry: The new-old science 24:18

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Shedding light on food fraud 16:54

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Putting a rope around antimicrobial resistance in cattle 21:56

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The Cutting Edge 18:21

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Resolving soil nutrient loss and pollution in Lake Erie 19:31

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Reducing greenhouse gasses with drainage systems 14:00

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Cybersecurity and agriculture 25:32

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Citizen Science 22:01

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Mental health : UPA’s work to break the stigma 15:58

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Mental health: From the farmers perspective 24:44

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Food Waste Reduction Challenge: The Next Level 22:48

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Climate change and agricultural solutions 23:37

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Mental health on the farm 19:55

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Living Laboratories Quebec 16:53

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Leading Women 26:28

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The opportunity of food waste 22:32

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The next generation: Who is going to produce your food tomorrow? 17:30

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Saving nutrients with novel science 14:29

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RADARSAT Constellation Mission - agriculture from space 12:33

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The science of reconciliation. Bridging Indigenous knowledge with agricultural science 19:59

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Rapid response: Feeding Canadians during the pandemic 14:38

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Farmers, innovators! And how good ideas spread. 21:53

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