Podcasts about agriculture minister

Any changes to KiwiSaver that could allow budding farmers to buy a herd of cows or flock of sheep would be a slippery slope according to one retirement fund provider. People who have been in KiwiSaver for three years can withdraw almost all the money to buy a first home, but they have to live in it. But Federated Farmers is applying pressure on the government to deliver on National's pre-election promise to unlock KiwiSaver so it can be used to buy stock, and first homes that wont be owner occupied. Agriculture Minister, Todd McCLay told Checkpoint he hopes to deliver on the promise. But not everyone thinks its a good idea. Founder of Koura KiwiSaver, Rupert Carlyon spoke to Lisa Owen.

The heat is on the agriculture minister to deliver this term on a pre-election promise to unlock KiwiSaver so it can be used to buy a first farm, and not just a house. At the moment if you have been contributing to KiwiSaver for three years you can withdraw almost all the money to buy a first home to live in, although there a few exceptions. Federated Farmers has launched a petition urging the government to losen the rules for accessing the retirement scheme saying it will turbo charge the next generation of farmers and deliver on a committment that Todd Mclay made during a meeting in Morrinsville. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay spoke to Lisa Owen.

Government ministers will be arriving at Fieldays on mass on Wednesday as the country looks to the agricultural sector to drive the economy over the next year. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay spoke to Corin Dann.

The Agriculture Minister on drought support 

The Minister for Agriculture insists payments will be made to Clare farmers for non-productive investments under the ACRES scheme no later than September. A non-productive investment, or NPI, is a small-scale environmental action like the creation of field margins, wild bird cover or the planting of trees. Speaking in the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food, Bodyke Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney says some farmers in the likes of the Burren and the Slieve Aughty Mountains are waiting two-and-a-half years for payments. Fine Gael's Martin Heydon says progress is being made.

Quick crop establishment lowers flea beetle risk. Growers responding to a Canola Council of Canada survey indicated flea beetles were the number one economic risk to canola last year . . . as well as 2022 and 2020.Flea beetle populations vary from year-to-year . . . but seeding depth and weather are the two main variables. Keith Gabert is an agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada. He shares some tips for canola growersAdd the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association to the list of farm groups surprised by Heath MacDonald's appointment to federal agriculture portfolio. Many were expecting Kody Blois to maintain the role.Kaitlyn Kitzan, treasurer and Director with the Wheat Growers speaks to the appointment and some of the issues the new ag minister will have to face.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 3AW Breakfast, Warnambool Farmer and President of the Dairy Division Of Victorian Farmers Federation Bernie Free said he was "flabbergasted" by the Agriculture Minister's lack of "empathy" during her visit to the struggling farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers are sounding the alarm, warning the sheep industry is collapsing. Numbers in flocks have declined from 70 million just over 40 years ago to 25 million today. Farmers say carbon farming is the main factor, with 260 thousand hectares of land converted into forestry between 2017 and 2024. They say the farms harbour pests like stoats, feral pigs, and deer, which come onto their land and harm their livestock. Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard told Ryan Bridge the problem has grown in the last three or four years – a lack of hunting during the Covid lockdowns seemingly allowing pests to breed. He says as they redo the Biosecurity Act, they'll be looking at the clause dictating a landowner must maintain and control pests within their boundary, to see if it needs tightening. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Japan's new agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi vowed to bring down prices of rice, after his predecessor was forced to resign over a gaffe. Taku Eto had caused an uproar after joking he never had to buy rice thanks to donations from his supporters, touching many a raw nerve. But why is the country facing a crisis? Some analysts blame long-running government policy for the shortage. Plus, Marks & Spencer says a recent cyberattack will wipe out nearly a third of its annual profits. 

In this insightful episode of The Food Professor podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois explore Canadian food politics and industry developments before sitting down with Adam Grogan, President and COO of Maple Leaf Foods, for a revealing conversation about the company's evolution and future.The episode begins with a discussion of Canada's new Liberal cabinet, focusing on Heath MacDonald from PEI as the new Agriculture Minister replacing Kody Blois. The hosts express mixed feelings about the appointment, noting MacDonald's farming background as a positive sign. They also analyze Chrystia Freeland's surprising role as Transportation Minister and its implications for agricultural logistics.Another highlight includes the new interprovincial trade deal between Manitoba and Ontario, which aims to reduce trade barriers. Charlebois emphasizes that such provincial initiatives will drive meaningful change, not federal promises, potentially opening new markets for small and medium-sized food producers currently limited by licensing requirements.The hosts then discuss American food inflation dropping from 3% to 2.8% despite tariffs, questioning why U.S. consumers haven't experienced price increases despite trade restrictions with Canada, China, and Mexico.The feature interview with Adam Grogan reveals Maple Leaf Foods' transformation beyond being merely a protein company. Grogan describes the organization as a "CPG powerhouse" with numerous brands, including Tender Flake lard, Sunrise, Larson, Burns, Mitchell's, Schneiders, Prime poultry, and Greenfield natural meats. He also discusses their $1 billion investment in processing facilities in London, Winnipeg, and Brampton to enhance global competitiveness.On plant-based proteins, Grogan shares a nuanced perspective, noting they are "the largest share of refrigerated plant protein in North America" with three dedicated brands and manufacturing plants. While acknowledging recent market challenges, he remains optimistic about the future, citing changing consumer preferences and Canada's position as the world's largest producer of pulses and legumes.Sustainability forms a cornerstone of their strategy, with Grogan stating, "Animal production is one of the largest emitters of carbon anywhere, and big food needs to do more." Maple Leaf Foods was the first Canadian company to align with science-based targets from the Paris Agreement and the first major food company to declare carbon neutrality in 2019.The episode concludes with discussions on Newfoundland's ineffective sugar tax, which has collected $30 million without changing consumption patterns, and the controversial government-funded Aspire Foods cricket farm in London that recently entered receivership despite $9 million in public funding.This episode offers valuable insights into Canadian food policy, sustainable protein production, and the evolution of one of Canada's largest food companies under progressive leadership. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

New Zealand's livestock numbers are on the decline. Latest figures from Stats NZ show a 21% drop in sheep numbers over the past 10 years – a total decline of 6.2 million sheep since 2014. The number of dairy cattle also fell 13% over the same period, coinciding with the increase in land being converted for forestry. Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard told Mike Hosking he believes the costs around RMA and other rules and regulations are partially responsible. He says one farmer he visited gave up and converted entirely to forestry as dealing with the wetland rules and requirements were too hard and costly. Hoggard hopes the work they're doing around RMA will allow farmers to make smart decisions on their farms as opposed to giving up and planting trees. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Agriculture Minister, Julie Collins explains Labor's pitch to agriculture on the Country Hour 

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It's federal election day, and farmers should soon find out who their next Agriculture Minister is.

Trade and Agriculture Minister on whether the Government should consider taking a case against the US to the World Trade Organisation, when New Zealand will resume trade talks with the US, yesterday’s drought relief announcement and his plans for Anzac Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government is cracking down on dog owners tying up pets for long periods. SPCA and MPI Animal Welfare inspectors can now issue fines over dogs found tethered in poor conditions and displaying signs of frustration like excessive barking. Practical exemptions are included for farm dogs. Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard says there was a 'gaping hole' impacting animal welfare inspectors' ability to handle people who mistreat their dogs. "They could either just offer advice or go the whole hog and take people to court - this is about having a middle step in there and hopefully preventing people from going to court and the rest of the rigmarole that goes with it." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clement Manyathela gives an update on the Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen’s chief of staff, the escape of alleged illegal mining kingpin and the two MK Party events held in Mpumalanga this past weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africans have been jolted by attention US president Donald Trump is giving their country - starting with freezing an annual $450m gift to HIV/AIDS sufferers with much worse in the wings. Among the most concerned are exporters - and those employed by American companies from KFC and Ford to Microsoft and Amazon operating in SA. Democratic Alliance Leader John Steenhuisen, Agriculture Minister in the Government of National Unity, says with cool heads, the growing crisis could become an opportunity. He spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg

The leader of South Africa's Official Opposition has been given an especially rough ride since his party helped form the Government of National Unity. Latest is manufactured outrage about a fictional “multi-million rand blue light luxury SUV fleet”. In this interview, John Steenhuisen, Agriculture Minister in South Africa's Government of National Unity, provides full details about his official (and private) vehicles. He confirms that Action SA, which engineered the ‘exposé', was given all these facts before launching its tirade. Steenhuisen spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

Saskatchewan's Agriculture Minister is looking forward to 2025.

Saskatchewan's Agriculture Minister hopes supply chain issues are behind us.

Dom talks with former Agriculture Minister and current Labour MP Damien O'Connor about life in opposition, why it's miserable and why he feels compelled to keep going. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

The Government's paying little attention to global action around climate change. A coalition-appointed panel's suggesting New Zealand weaken its current 2050 climate target of up to 47% less emissions than 2017. It's offered a new target of just 15%. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay told Mike Hosking the rest of the world needs to step up, but we only need to focus on New Zealand. He says we don't need to lead the world or do more than others, and the Government will likely just focus on our obligations. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kāinga Ora has copped some backlash for scrapping wool carpets in favour of nylon synthetics in state houses. The agency has released a request for proposal for companies to provide carpet and underlay for its state homes - but claimed nylon was 34 percent cheaper than wool alternatives. Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson has voiced 'disappointment' with this choice. "We're trying to revitalise the sheep industry, the wool industry - we're starting to make some progress on that, but this is a kick in the guts." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saskatchewan's Agriculture Minister is defending the work of the Farmland Security Board.

Kāinga Ora has copped some backlash for scrapping wool carpets in favour of nylon synthetics in state houses. The agency has released a request for proposal for companies to provide carpet and underlay for its state homes - but claimed nylon was 34 percent cheaper than wool alternatives. Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson has voiced 'disappointment' with this choice. "We're trying to revitalise the sheep industry, the wool industry - we're starting to make some progress on that, but this is a kick in the guts." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Greens are pledging to transform the delivery of homes and wastewater infrastructure in Clare. Minister for State at the Department of Agriculture Senator Pippa Hackett and Deputy Leader Senator Roisín Garvey have launched the party's rural manifesto this lunchtime at St.Tola's Goat Farm in Inagh. The policy promises to introduce affordable housing projects across all towns and villages, the development of 200 bike, car sharing and EV charging hubs and to entice more young people into farming through tax incentives and environmental grants. Speaking at the launch, Minister Hackett has been defending her record on ACRES and telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan issues with succession planning in the sector are due to failures of their coalition colleagues.

Japanese agriculture minister Taku Eto on Wednesday made his first visit to Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, since he took office this month, holding talks with local business owners.

Saskatchewan has a new Agriculture Minister.

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Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalgoue is on an agri-food trade mission to China and South Korea. This is the Minister's second visit to each country within 18 months and follows the reopening of both markets to Irish beef. Sarah speaks to the minister from Seoul in South Korea.

It's claimed it's "crucial" for Clare farmers that VAT on vaccines is abolished in the upcoming Budget. Senior IFA representatives have addressed the organisation's Clare County Executive in Ennis in a wide-ranging talk covering topics such as TB payments, deer management and access to vaccines. One of the IFA's key asks in its pre-Budget submission is the implementation of a 0% VAT rate on non-oral animal medicines and vaccines which it's claimed would be worth €10 million annually to farmers in direct savings. IFA National Animal Health Committee Chairperson TJ Maher says given the fact that the Agriculture Minister previously pledged to take this measure, he must now follow through on that commitment.

Plenty of issues for the new Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins to tackle.

A major farming seed retailer is placed into voluntary administration, the NFF welcomes a new Federal Agriculture Minister as a chance to reset agriculture's relationship with government, and the CFS establishes two new operational support brigades.

Organised Labour has announced the suspension of its strike which took effect today, Monday, July 15, against moves by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to offload 60% shares in four hotels to a private firm owned by Ghana's Food and Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong

The National Fodder & Feed Security Committee have been meeting with the Agriculture Minister over growing concerns that there will be a fodder crisis this winter. €15 million is the figure the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers Association are calling for but will they get it? Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue .

UDM leader Bantu Holomisa was announced as the new Defence Deputy Minister.FF+ leader Pieter Groenewald was announced as the minister of Correctional Services.Political Analysis on the Current Cabinet. Will these parties be able to work together? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Board Chair of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Elizabeth Ohene, has unequivocally defended the integrity of the process that resulted in the selection of Rock City owned by Food and Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong, as the preferred bidder to acquire a 60% stake in four SSNIT-owned hotels.

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, will today lead a protest against the sale of a 60 percent stake in four hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to Rock City Hotel, owned by Food and Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong

Charlie McConalogue, Agriculture Minister, discusses an investigation by RTÉ Investigates into the re-microchipping of horses pre-slaughter and the Environmental Protection Agency's latest water quality report.

The Government is going back to the drawing board on deciding how farmers should pay for emissions. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay spoke to Corin Dann.

The government signed off on plans to introduce a new biogas strategy, which will include a €40m grant scheme for biogas developers this week but with a damming EPA report this week. For more on this, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue.

Greg spoke with Lisa Thompson, PC MPP & Agriculture Minister calls out the Prime Minister who last week called out the Premiers about the Carbon Tax.

A Clare farmers' representative is imploring the Agriculture Minister to put an adequate fodder scheme in place to help all those affected by persistent challenging weather conditions. It comes as the Minister for Agriculture has held a meeting of the National Fodder and Food Security Committee today, amid an ongoing feed crisis.

Charlie McConalogue, Agriculture Minister, is in Kenya where he announced increased Irish funding for the UN World Food Programme and gave an update on a Turbulent few days in the Fianna Fáil party.

It's official, there's a drought at the top of the South Island; something farmers have known for weeks but said the government has been too slow to act. Agriculture Minister, Todd McClay today declared a medium scale adverse event after getting an urgent update from ministry officials on the ground this morning. The declaration covers Marlborough, Tasman and Nelson districts. It means farmers in the thick of it can get tax relief and the government has also topped up the local rural support trust with an extra $20,000. Marlborough Federated Farmer president, Evan White speaks to Lisa Owen.

Nova Scotia's Minister of Agriculture joins us to talk about efforts to improve long-term access to local food at the IWK Health Centre.

Restaurants and food outlets have hit back at the Agriculture Minister following his comments about portion sizes. Anthony Gray, Sligo Restauranteur.

Barry Cowen, Fianna Fail TD