Best Global Reporting Centre Podcasts (2024)

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The Happy Pod: A teacher's life-saving gift 27:55

22m ago27:55

27:55

Preschool teacher Carissa got tested as soon as she heard her former pupil, 5 year old Ezra, needed a liver transplant. She tells us she didn't think twice about donating and wants him to be able to do 'five year old things'. Ezra's mum Karen says she's overwhelmed that someone would be willing to do something so selfless and giving for her son.Als…

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Biden addresses age concerns head on 31:12

34m ago31:12

31:12

US President Joe Biden has spoken at a rally in North Carolina - his first public event since he struggled in the first televised debate of the 2024 presidential campaign. He directly addressed concerns about his age, admitting he doesn't debate like he used to, but "when you get knocked down, you get back up". His Republican opponent, Donald Trump…

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RealAg Radio: The Cargill strike, selling the vision of GATE, and a love of eggs, June 28, 2024 55:07

2h ago55:07

55:07

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Cereals Canada CEO Dean Dias to discuss the new Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (GATE) announcement. Haney is then joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss... Read …

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RealAg Radio: The Cargill strike, selling the vision of GATE, and a love of eggs, June 28, 2024 55:07

2h ago55:07

55:07

Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio! Host Shaun Haney is joined by Kelvin Heppner and Cereals Canada CEO Dean Dias to discuss the new Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (GATE) announcement. Haney is then joined by Kelvin Heppner and Lyndsey Smith, both of RealAgriculture for the RealAg Issues Panel. They discuss... Read …

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Canadian ag needs to refocus climate strategy from mitigation to adaptation, says new report 14:02

2h ago14:02

14:02

When all the policy focus on a changing climate has been on slowing or stopping the change from happening, a second aspect has been largely ignored: adaptation. That’s the subject of a new policy concepts paper, “Climate Change in Canadian Agriculture: The Context and the Evidence Demonstrate that Policy Should Refocus on Adaptation,” penned by... …

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Canadian ag needs to refocus climate strategy from mitigation to adaptation, says new report 14:02

6h ago14:02

14:02

When all the policy focus on a changing climate has been on slowing or stopping the change from happening, a second aspect has been largely ignored: adaptation. That’s the subject of a new policy concepts paper, “Climate Change in Canadian Agriculture: The Context and the Evidence Demonstrate that Policy Should Refocus on Adaptation,” penned by... …

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Farmer and rancher forum reaches consensus on 36 environmental policy recommendations 14:39

8h ago14:39

14:39

The Prairie Farmer and Rancher Forum eventually agreed — by consensus — on 36 policy recommendations it wants to see put forward. But that doesn’t mean that all the attendees of the forum agreed with each other at the outset. Instead, the forum worked hard to find areas of common interest and support to create... Read More…

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Farmer and rancher forum reaches consensus on 36 environmental policy recommendations 14:39

4h ago14:39

14:39

The Prairie Farmer and Rancher Forum eventually agreed — by consensus — on 36 policy recommendations it wants to see put forward. But that doesn’t mean that all the attendees of the forum agreed with each other at the outset. Instead, the forum worked hard to find areas of common interest and support to create... Read More…

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US Democrats debate Biden's fitness as candidate 29:26

35m ago29:26

29:26

After president Joe Biden's faltering performance in the TV debate with Donald Trump there are calls to replace him. Also, Iranians are voting to elect a new president to replace Ebrahim Raisi who was killed last month in a helicopter crash, and why radioactive rhino horns help conservation efforts.By BBC World Service

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Wheat School: Timing harvest for fusarium-infected winter wheat 7:00

3h ago7:00

7:00

The beast is back! Ontario’s winter wheat crop has high yield potential but there are also high levels of yield robbing fusarium in fields in some regions of the province. Real Agriculture agronomist Peter ‘Wheat Pete’ Johnson says it’s not as bad as 1996 when fusarium decimated the provincial winter wheat crop, but growers will... Read More…

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Wheat School: Timing harvest for fusarium-infected winter wheat 7:00

3h ago7:00

7:00

The beast is back! Ontario’s winter wheat crop has high yield potential but there are also high levels of yield robbing fusarium in fields in some regions of the province. Real Agriculture agronomist Peter ‘Wheat Pete’ Johnson says it’s not as bad as 1996 when fusarium decimated the provincial winter wheat crop, but growers will... Read More…

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Big stakes and high tension as Biden and Trump debate on TV 33:04

6h ago33:04

33:04

Joe Biden and Donald Trump will be using the stage at the CNN debate in Atlanta to try and convince voters to back them in November. Also: Palestinians flee Gaza City's Shejaiya area amid heavy bombardment, and Elon Musk's SpaceX hired to destroy International Space Station.By BBC World Service

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RealAg Radio: Battling weeds, fantastic wheat crops, and marketing decisions, June 27, 2024 55:18

9h ago55:18

55:18

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this week’s Farmer Rapid Fire, host Shaun Haney checks in with: Warren Schneckenburger of Morrisburg, Ont.; Peter Gredig of St.Thomas, Ont.; Aubrey Yule of Killarney, Man.; and, Chris Allam of Edmonton, Alta. Plus, we will hear... Read More…

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RealAg Radio: Battling weeds, fantastic wheat crops, and marketing decisions, June 27, 2024 55:18

9h ago55:18

55:18

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! On this week’s Farmer Rapid Fire, host Shaun Haney checks in with: Warren Schneckenburger of Morrisburg, Ont.; Peter Gredig of St.Thomas, Ont.; Aubrey Yule of Killarney, Man.; and, Chris Allam of Edmonton, Alta. Plus, we will hear... Read More…

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Canola School: Maximizing yields with early season scouting 12:08

13h ago12:08

12:08

Work for the growing season doesn’t end with seeding. Soon after, it’s important to be out doing early season scouting in order to mitigate potential issues. There are two main things that a producer is looking for when early season scouting: one is to measure the success of the seeding operation, including how many plants... Read More…

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Canola School: Maximizing yields with early season scouting 12:08

13h ago12:08

12:08

Work for the growing season doesn’t end with seeding. Soon after, it’s important to be out doing early season scouting in order to mitigate potential issues. There are two main things that a producer is looking for when early season scouting: one is to measure the success of the seeding operation, including how many plants... Read More…

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Cereals Canada announces vision for $100 million Global Agriculture Technology Exchange 13:33

14h ago13:33

13:33

Cereals Canada has officially announced its broad vision for a new $100 million facility to be built in downtown Winnipeg that would be branded as the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate.) The national cereal grain value chain organization sees the facility serving as a hub for Canada’s grain industry, promoting the use of Canadian crops..…

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Cereals Canada announces vision for $100 million Global Agriculture Technology Exchange 13:33

14h ago13:33

13:33

Cereals Canada has officially announced its broad vision for a new $100 million facility to be built in downtown Winnipeg that would be branded as the Global Agriculture Technology Exchange (Gate.) The national cereal grain value chain organization sees the facility serving as a hub for Canada’s grain industry, promoting the use of Canadian crops..…

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The BBC tracks down a people smuggler 31:54

17h ago31:54

31:54

He is thought to organise illegal boat crossings between France and the UK, including a trip in April which resulted in the death of a seven-year-old girl. Also in this podcast: Joe Biden and Donald Trump prepare to go head-to-head in their first election debate, Bolivia's opposition says the attempted military coup on Wednesday was staged by the p…

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Soybean School: Fungicide strategies for quality and yield 8:08

20h ago8:08

8:08

When fungicides are effectively applied to protect soybean plants growers can expect to see more uniform and bigger seed size when the combine rolls through fields at harvest. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Soybean School, BASF Canada agronomist Ken Currah says growers can harvest heavier and denser seed, which produces extra bushels, when …

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Soybean School: Fungicide strategies for quality and yield 8:08

20h ago8:08

8:08

When fungicides are effectively applied to protect soybean plants growers can expect to see more uniform and bigger seed size when the combine rolls through fields at harvest. On this episode of the RealAgriculture Soybean School, BASF Canada agronomist Ken Currah says growers can harvest heavier and denser seed, which produces extra bushels, when …

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Bolivian leader condemns coup attempt in La Paz 28:08

1d ago28:08

28:08

The president of Bolivia, Luis Arce, seems to have defeated a military coup attempt in the city. He later made a social media address from inside the presidential palace, a short time after a tank knocked down a main gate, allowing troops to enter the complex. Also: Sunak and Starmer clash in final UK election debate, and music festival blamed for …

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Syngenta Seeds re-opens Arva research and development centre 8:08

1d ago8:08

8:08

Syngenta Seeds North America celebrated the grand re-opening of the Arva Research & Development (R&D) Innovation Centre this week, unveiling $2 million in renovations to the office and lab. The renovations mark the first significant update to the site in 30 years. The Arva R&D Innovation Centre is located on a 100-acre site just north... Read More…

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Syngenta Seeds re-opens Arva research and development centre 8:08

1d ago8:08

8:08

Syngenta Seeds North America celebrated the grand re-opening of the Arva Research & Development (R&D) Innovation Centre this week, unveiling $2 million in renovations to the office and lab. The renovations mark the first significant update to the site in 30 years. The Arva R&D Innovation Centre is located on a 100-acre site just north... Read More…

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RealAg Radio: Adapting to change, gene-editing impacts, and a market update, June 26, 2024 53:46

1d ago53:46

53:46

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Envita. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Al Mussell with Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) on whether Canada should focus on climate reduction or adaptation; Chuck Penner of LeftField Commodity Research on the markets; Brian Innes with Soy Canada on... Read More…

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RealAg Radio: Adapting to change, gene-editing impacts, and a market update, June 26, 2024 53:46

1d ago53:46

53:46

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio brought to you by Envita. Host Shaun Haney is joined by: Al Mussell with Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute (CAPI) on whether Canada should focus on climate reduction or adaptation; Chuck Penner of LeftField Commodity Research on the markets; Brian Innes with Soy Canada on... Read More…

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Wheat Pete’s Word, June 26: Snorkelling oats, rapid growth syndrome, and a plan for fusarium 23:02

1d ago23:02

23:02

Last week’s intense heat and humidity across much of Ontario had significant impacts on several crops, some of them good, some of them not so good. Heat-loving crops, such as corn, had a rip-roaring week, blasting through leaf stages, however any spring cereals in the flowering stage or crops with poor root growth suffered in... Read More…

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Wheat Pete’s Word, June 26: Snorkelling oats, rapid growth syndrome, and a plan for fusarium 23:02

1d ago23:02

23:02

Last week’s intense heat and humidity across much of Ontario had significant impacts on several crops, some of them good, some of them not so good. Heat-loving crops, such as corn, had a rip-roaring week, blasting through leaf stages, however any spring cereals in the flowering stage or crops with poor root growth suffered in... Read More…

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Seasonal slumps, fake used oil, and patience: a grain marketing summer send-off 12:54

1d ago12:54

12:54

For those following the grain markets, how do you tease out seasonal lows or ticks lower versus bigger issues dragging on prices? It’s not an easy distinction to make, says Chuck Penner, founder of Leftfield Commodity Research. This time of year, as the calendar flips to summer and the crop potential gets measured week by... Read More…

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Seasonal slumps, fake used oil, and patience: a grain marketing summer send-off 12:54

1d ago12:54

12:54

For those following the grain markets, how do you tease out seasonal lows or ticks lower versus bigger issues dragging on prices? It’s not an easy distinction to make, says Chuck Penner, founder of Leftfield Commodity Research. This time of year, as the calendar flips to summer and the crop potential gets measured week by... Read More…

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Assange arrives in his native Australia after a 14 year long legal battle 30:01

1d ago30:01

30:01

Julian Assange returns to Australia a free man after a court appearance on a remote Pacific island. Also: American journalist Evan Gershkovich has gone on trial in Russia on spying charges, an Islamist rebel is found guilty of war crimes in Mali and who is filling the Legend slot in this year's Glastonbury festival?…

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Julian Assange attends court hearing on Pacific island after striking US plea deal 31:22

2d ago31:22

31:22

The court on the island of Saipan is expected to allow the Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange, to walk free and return to his native Australia. Also: the Kenyan president, William Ruto, has described violence during huge protests against tax rises as an unprecedented attack on the country's democracy, and scientists in Japan are working on creating …

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RealAg Radio: Top dressing canola, grasshoppers, shaping policy, and GATE postponed, June 25, 2024 54:55

2d ago54:55

54:55

Thanks for tuning in to Tuesday with Lyndsey! On today’s show: Hear a Canola School episode with Mike Palmier of Max Ag Consulting on when to top-dress canola; Hear a clip from last night’s episode of The Agronomists with Tyler Wist and James Tansey on grasshoppers survival; Learn about the Prairie Farm and Rancher Forum... Read More…

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RealAg Radio: Top dressing canola, grasshoppers, shaping policy, and GATE postponed, June 25, 2024 54:55

2d ago54:55

54:55

Thanks for tuning in to Tuesday with Lyndsey! On today’s show: Hear a Canola School episode with Mike Palmier of Max Ag Consulting on when to top-dress canola; Hear a clip from last night’s episode of The Agronomists with Tyler Wist and James Tansey on grasshoppers survival; Learn about the Prairie Farm and Rancher Forum... Read More…

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The Agronomists, Ep 159: Grasshoppers, leaf chewers, and weevils with James Tansey and Tyler Wist 1:01:56

2d ago1:01:56

1:01:56

Grasshoppers devastated many fields last year over large parts of the Prairies. Of the over 80 species of grasshoppers found on the Prairies, only four are pests — but in sufficient numbers they are a huge concern. After several years of building populations, the pest is still likely to be an issue this year but... Read More…

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The Agronomists, Ep 159: Grasshoppers, leaf chewers, and weevils with James Tansey and Tyler Wist 1:01:56

2d ago1:01:56

1:01:56

Grasshoppers devastated many fields last year over large parts of the Prairies. Of the over 80 species of grasshoppers found on the Prairies, only four are pests — but in sufficient numbers they are a huge concern. After several years of building populations, the pest is still likely to be an issue this year but... Read More…

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Corn School: Pre-emergent weed control gives corn what it wants 7:06

2d ago7:06

7:06

Rainy weather during the in-crop weed control season can make it difficult to give corn want it wants to maintain maximum yield potential: that long critical weed-free period. The difference between fields that received pre-emerge applications and those that did not is quite noticeable in southern Manitoba (and many other areas) this year, as regul…

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Corn School: Pre-emergent weed control gives corn what it wants 7:06

2d ago7:06

7:06

Rainy weather during the in-crop weed control season can make it difficult to give corn want it wants to maintain maximum yield potential: that long critical weed-free period. The difference between fields that received pre-emerge applications and those that did not is quite noticeable in southern Manitoba (and many other areas) this year, as regul…

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Wheat School: Be on alert for stripe rust 12:04

2d ago12:04

12:04

When a detrimental fungus can travel as far and fast as stripe rust can, it is well worth being vigilant about. With susceptible varieties of wheat, this damaging crop disease can impact yields by anywhere between 50 to 90 per cent. Agronomists in southern Manitoba have identified the disease in wheat fields this week. In... Read More…

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Wheat School: Be on alert for stripe rust 12:04

2d ago12:04

12:04

When a detrimental fungus can travel as far and fast as stripe rust can, it is well worth being vigilant about. With susceptible varieties of wheat, this damaging crop disease can impact yields by anywhere between 50 to 90 per cent. Agronomists in southern Manitoba have identified the disease in wheat fields this week. In... Read More…

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Wikileaks founder Julian Assange freed from British prison after 14-year legal fight 28:34

3d ago28:34

28:34

Julian Assange has for years fought extradition to the United States, accused of leaking a huge quantity of classified defence documents. He will now return to Australia, where his wife Stella Assange is waiting for him. But first, he has to appear in court in a United States territory in the pacific. Also on this podcast, protests erupt in Kenya o…

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