The Canadian Podcow

In this episode, we explore the European perspective on the dairy industry with Alexander Anton, Secretary General of the European Dairy Association. Europe is a key player in dairy production and exports and plays a crucial role in feeding the world while driving sustainability, innovation, and fair trade. From supporting local communities to shaping international markets, we dive into the policies, trends, and issues shaping the future of European dairy.

Donald Trump’s tariff threats are causing many Canadians to react and choose Canadian products. By buying Canadian, consumers are supporting the livelihoods of farmers, factory workers, small business owners and countless jobs in every region.With our guest, Pamela Nalewajek, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Dairy Farmers of Canada, we discuss the importance of buying Canadian dairy products. It can easily be be done by looking for the Blue Cow Quality Milk logo or other designations like “Product of Canada.”

Uncertainty has been the name of the game since the American election, and the months ahead could be challenging.In this episode, we break down the unpredictable political landscape, the trade turmoil, and the economic perspectives in the coming months.With our guest, Vincent Cloutier, Senior Director, Agriculture Strategy at the National Bank, we look ahead at what could affect the competitiveness of Canadian dairy and the agricultural sector in 2025.

The Canadian Dairy Hub is a new tool to support Canadian dairy farmers through industry changes. Users of the hub will have access to free science-based, practical expertise to accelerate awareness and adoption of best practices and innovations.With our guest Vicki Brisson, National Knowledge Mobilization Manager at Lactanet, we explore what will be available on the Canadian Dairy Hub.Explore the Canadian Dairy Hub: Canadian Dairy Hub - LactanetJoin the mailing list to get the latest news directly in your inbox: CyberimpactFor any other questions or comments, email ktt@lactanet.ca

What role do government policies and regulations play in shaping the dairy industry and supporting the dairy supply chain? What are the key objectives and priorities in different areas? What changes could happen to better support dairy farmers? In this episode, we look at what is happening with the dairy industry in Wisconsin, California and in New South Wales, Australia.

As the dairy industry is facing the growing challenge of climate change, carbon markets offer a unique opportunity for farmers to not only reduce their carbon footprint but also create new revenue streams.In this episode, we explore how these markets work, the benefits they bring to farmers, and the practical steps for getting involved.

Starbucks is committed to support dairy sustainability and the continued efforts of Canadian dairy farmers on their path to net zero. Dairy is an integral part of the Starbucks menu, and supporting the long-term health of the Canadian dairy sector is one of the latest efforts in the company’s global commitment to a resource-positive future. In this episode, we discuss Starbucks' approach with Juliana De Van Der Schueren and Ross Anderson.

In this episode, a conversation between Steven Roche, an animal health researcher from Acer Consulting and Holger Schwichtenberg, a second-generation dairy farmer in the eastern Fraser Valley of British Columbia. Holger is actively involved in environmental stewardship and has implemented various practices to improve soil health, biodiversity, and water management on his farm. Holger will share his thoughts on the importance of environmental stewardship, his efforts to manage soil health, and his experience with the Environmental Farm Plan.