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 3Spécial: Où sont rendus Mike et Jiwi à l’amorce de la saison 3 du balado?

Special: Where are Mike and Jiwi at the start of season 3 of the podcast?

At the start of the 3rd season of the podcast, the hosts Mickael and Jean-William Côté felt the need to renew their commitments with their listeners, and also to provide a small update of their pr...

ExtrasMener la relève vers le succès - LIVE au Sommet FAC de la Relève

Leading the next generation to success - LIVE at the FAC Next-Generation Summit

What would Quebec's emerging agricultural leaders like to see happen to help their sisters and brothers in the coming years? We talk about it with Philippe Pagé, Marie de Sainte-Camille and ou...

ExtrasL’intérêt de la transformation alimentaire - LIVE au Sommet FAC de la Relève

The interest of food processing - LIVE at the FAC de la Relève Summit

Food processing is undoubtedly a bright future for the next generation of agricultural and agri-food workers in Quebec. Not only does it allow farmers to showcase their products even more, but...

ExtrasRamener les jeunes vers l'agriculture - LIVE au Sommet FAC de la Relève

Bringing young people back to agriculture - LIVE at the FAC de la Relève Summit

In this third interview at the FAC de la Relève Summit, Mickael and Jean-William chat with the speaker Gabriel Bran Lopez, founding president of the Youth Fusion organization, which, among other...

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ExtrasL’innovation au service de la relève - LIVE au Sommet FAC de la Relève

Innovation serving the next generation - LIVE at the FAC Next-Generation Summit

In this interview with Olivier Demers-Dubé, Mickael and Jean-William learn more about the growing importance of technological innovations in agriculture and why young young people in agriculture a...

ExtrasL’entrepreneuriat selon Nicolas Duvernois - LIVE au Sommet FAC de la Relève

Entrepreneurship according to Nicolas Duvernois - LIVE at the FAC de la Relève Summit

Exclusive interview with Nicolas Duvernois at the FAC de la Relève Summit! In this interview, Nicolas explains his vision of entrepreneurship and what he hopes to see happen in the agri/agro world...

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...

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...