Les Idées Radicules

"The radicles are the first roots of a plant being. They play an essential role, because it is thanks to them that our plant will be able to flourish and grow."

Podcast hosted by two lovers of agriculture, brothers Jean-William and Mickael Côté, Les Idées Radicules welcomes enthusiasts, novices, experts, skeptics and converts, to discuss and bring to light the current and future agricultural issues of Quebec, even the most ridiculous and the most radical!

Saison 2Accès aux terres agricoles – Stéphanie Wang et Élyse Cardinal

Access to agricultural land – Stéphanie Wang and Élyse Cardinal

To end season 2 of the podcast in style, Mickael and Jean-William wanted to talk about a subject that particularly affects them as young farmers: access to land. As agricultural land becomes r...

Saison 2Enjeux de la relève agricole – Ginette Archambault et Pier-Luc Hervieux

Challenges for the next generation of farmers – Ginette Archambault and Pier-Luc Hervieux

If we consider the growing number of registrations in agricultural programs and schools, the next generation of Quebec is clearly passionate about this field! However, this enthusiasm can quic...

Saison 2Agriculture solidaire – Marie-Salima El Kasmi et Kristen Perry

Solidarity agriculture – Marie-Salima El Kasmi and Kristen Perry

Basically, agriculture helps feed citizens. But agriculture is also a unifying practice, which has the potential to provide necessary support to communities while creating a great spirit of soli...

Saison 2Restaurateurs et agriculteurs – David Ollu et Alexandre Ouellette

Restaurateurs and farmers – David Ollu and Alexandre Ouellette

In recent years, restaurants, whether small or large, have sought to include more and more foods from Quebec in their menus. To support producers, but also to exploit the unique flavors of our ter...

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Saison 2Agrotourisme au Québec – Alyssa Martel et Marie Daudelin

Agrotourism in Quebec – Alyssa Martel and Marie Daudelin

The summer season is upon us! And who says summer, says… AGRITOURISM! Agritourism is a fun activity for the whole family. But above all, it's the perfect opportunity to visit farms, meet your ...

Saison 2Changements climatiques et agriculture – Anne Blondlot et Antonious Petro

Climate change and agriculture – Anne Blondlot and Antonious Petro

Farmers are seeing it: climate change is already affecting Quebec fields. Less rain, more insects, longer growing seasons… This reality is coming to fruition and we must begin to adapt to it.

Saison 2Vers un système alimentaire durable – Catherine Lefebvre et Émilie Viau-Drouin

Towards a sustainable food system – Catherine Lefebvre and Émilie Viau-Drouin

Many experts agree that our current food system is failing. While the food waste is a major issue of our era, many people live with food insecurity on a daily basis. Climate change and the use...

Saison 2Acériculture biologique – Stanislas Pettigrew

Organic maple syrup farming – Stanislas Pettigrew

Maple syrup is a true national treasure that has united Quebecers for generations! But maple syrup production has changed a lot in recent years, in particular by taking a technological shift a...

Saison 2Formations en agriculture – Dany Bouchard et Pierre-Antoine Gilbert

Agricultural training – Dany Bouchard and Pierre-Antoine Gilbert

In 2022, we can say that agriculture in all its forms is on very good momentum. Vegetable gardens are growing like mushrooms, study programs are becoming more limited and the sharing of knowledge ...

Saison 2Cultures d’hiver – Catherine Sylvestre et François Biron

Winter crops – Catherine Sylvestre and François Biron

Eating seasonally in winter in Quebec while ensuring a variety of vegetables and fruits, is it really possible? For our two guests today, the cold is an obstacle like any other to face in their ma...

Saison 2Femmes en agriculture #4 – Laurence Fauteux

Women in agriculture #4 – Laurence Fauteux

Has urban agriculture changed the way you view your city and community? For Laurence Fauteux, general director of Grand Potager and our guest today, urban agriculture is a perfect way to recon...

Saison 2Femmes en agriculture #3 – France De Montigny et Valérie Fortier

Women in agriculture #3 – France De Montigny and Valérie Fortier

Did you know that it is thanks to the Federation of Women Farmers of Quebec if self-employed women across the province can today access the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP)? It is exactly...

Saison 2Femmes en agriculture #2 – Maude-Hélène Desroches et Chloé Roy

Women in agriculture #2 – Maude-Hélène Desroches and Chloé Roy

How can we bring the beauty of wild nature back to the heart of agricultural practices? This question is a great source of inspiration for our two guests today.

Saison 2Femmes en agriculture #1 – Geneviève Bessette

Women in agriculture #1 – Geneviève Bessette

In this first special segment on Women in Agriculture, we welcome Geneviève Bessette, sales director of La Shop Agricole in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Discover the story of this naturally curious...