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  • Framing the Next Policy Framework

    August 26, 2026 · 39 min

    "In my mind, those frameworks are both an art and a science." That's how Dori Gingera-Beauchemin describes the work of building Canada's national agricultural frameworks. And right now, the next one is taking shape. The Next Policy…

  • From Idea to Adoption: Olds College smart farm

    April 27, 2026 · 25 min

    Turning high-tech concepts into field-ready tools requires more than just a good idea—it requires real-world validation and farmer-to-farmer trust. In this episode, we speak with Herman Simons, who leads Smart Agriculture Applied Research…

  • Women farmers leading into the future

    February 11, 2026 · 25 min

    2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Women are changing the face of farming in Canada. They are highly educated. They’re working hard. And, while they are having success, they also encounter unique barriers to entry and…

  • More Than a Transaction: Reimagining Farm Transitions

    December 22, 2025 · 30 min

    Farm transitions aren’t simply business deals — they’re deeply human and often emotionally complex. In this episode, we speak with two innovators reimagining how farms change hands and how new farmers find their place. Heather Watson…

  • From Fences to Firewalls: Cyber security in agriculture

    October 15, 2025 · 26 min

    From phones and computers to automated systems in barns and data collection in harvesters, each piece of technology on a farm is a fantastic tool – and a potential weak point. And hackers look for – weak points. Just as producers protect…

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  • Opening new markets in the Indo-Pacific

    July 16, 2025 · 30 min

    How do we open new markets in diverse and dynamic countries? What challenges do we face, and what solutions are being used? Chris White, President and CEO of the Canadian Meat Council, and Diedrah Kelly, Executive Director of the…

  • Innovative investments: Venture capital funding in agriculture and food

    June 18, 2025 · 29 min

    Innovators take risks. And they need investors who are willing and informed to help them take the risks.  Alison Sunstrum is a pioneering entrepreneur turned investor, now on a mission to fix the gaps she once faced—mentorship and access…

  • On Farm Climate Action in Action

    June 2, 2025 · 28 min

    Farmers are taking action to protect the environment and strengthen the competitiveness of our agricultural sector. We speak with three producers who are leaders in reducing greenhouse gases, sequestering carbon, and building resilience…

  • Calculating crop rotation for potatoes

    January 22, 2025 · 19 min

    Lori Robinson, a 6th generation farmer in PEI, is a data hound.  As a result of her 50+ years of her and her family taking detailed notes and 20 + years of doing a four-year crop rotation system she laid the groundwork for a user-friendly…

  • Plant breeding: Long-game innovation in a fast-changing world

    December 11, 2024 · 26 min

    How has plant breeding evolved over the past 20 years? Who are the players in Canada? What is the plant breeding continuum? And what is the proverbial sandbox in which Canadian plant breeders are working? Learn this and why it takes a…

  • Science vs. food waste

    June 14, 2024 · 27 min

    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…

  • Challenge accepted!

    April 29, 2024 · 33 min

    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…

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About the show

Welcome to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s podcast series that explores the freshest ideas in agriculture and food. Each episode explores a single topic in depth—digging deep into new practices, innovative ideas, and their impacts on the industry. Learn about Canada’s agricultural sector from the people making the breakthroughs and knocking down the barriers! Farmers and foodies, scientists and leaders, and anyone with an eye on the future of the sector—this podcast is for you!