About this podcast
This podcast is brought to you by agricultural engineering professionals who are members of the South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers. The Royal Academy of Engineering funded the podcast to provide current and topical information and interviews on various subjects in the agricultural engineering field, such as agricultural mechanization, precision agriculture, renewable energy, food packaging, soil conservation, hydrology and dams, and more. Our podcast features interviews with South African experts worldwide, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate experiences and research. You can find us on Amazon Music, Apple and Google podcasts, and Spotify to listen. Please follow us, subscribe, and share the Agricultural Engineering podcast with your friends and colleagues. We release new episodes once a month, and you can reach us at [email protected] with any comments or suggestions. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook (South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers) and LinkedIn (South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers) for update
Episodes
- Insights from an Earth Dam Specialist - S2E4 · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 4Join us for an insightful conversation with Belinda Boer, an Earth Dam and DAMFIX specialist, as we explore practical solutions for reducing water loss and improving on-farm…
- (Archive) A conversation with Prof. Venter, a founding member of the South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers- S2E3 · 35 min · Season 2 Episode 3During the SAIAE symposium in 2024, Dr. Maharaj sat down with Professor Gert Venter for a remarkable interview. As one of South Africa's most experienced Agricultural Engineers…
- AI That Grades: How Two Students Built an Automated Marking System - S2E2 · 19 min · Season 2 Episode 2In this episode, we sit down with young South African innovators Gustav Heesen and Johan Vorster, along with their parents, Heinrich and Lianne, to discuss their remarkable…
- A Journey of a Professional Irrigation Engineer - S2E1 · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 1In this episode of the Agricultural Engineering Podcast, we explore the career of Isobel van der Stoep, a professionally registered Agricultural Engineer with over 25 years of…
- Perspectives on Agricultural Mechanisation During the Fourth Industrial Revolution - S1E10 · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 10This episode features a conversation between Dr Udhav Maharaj and Mr. Charles Nicklin, the CEO of the Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE), United Kingdom. Their…
- The Role of Agricultural Engineers in Mechanising Smallholder Farmers - S1E9 · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 9This episode feauters Dr Maharaj and Mr David Moore from Ireland. Mr Moore, who is the co-founder of Regerators, is currently based in Ethiopia to launch smallholder farmers…
- The Role of Agricultural Engineers in Mechanization and Modernization of Agriculture - S1E8 · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 8In our latest episode, Dr. Maharaj interviewed Professor Srivasta from the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at Michigan State University, United States of…
- The Role of Agricultural Engineers in Aquaculture and Hydroponics Farming Fields - S1E7 · 60 min · Season 1 Episode 7We had a conversation with Tumiso Ngoepe, a certified professional engineer (ECSA) from Limpopo, about Aquaculture and Hydroponics. She shared information regarding various…
- The Role of Agricultural Engineers in Energy for Agricultural Practices - S1E6 · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 6This episode features Mr Louis Lagrange discussing agricultural engineers' involvement in the energy sector. He stresses the importance of continuous education for engineers to…
- Women in Engineering - S1E5 · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 5This episode features Ms Faith Mdhluli, the Director of Sustainable Resource Management at Mpumalanga Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs, who discusses the role of…
- The Role of Agricultural Engineers in Flood Prediction and Management - S1E4 · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 4Ever wondered how agricultural engineers are revolutionizing the way we predict and manage floods? Join us for a captivating conversation with Dr. Maharaj, an Agricultural…
- Role of Agricultural Engineers in Food Processing - S1E3 · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 3Join us for an engaging dialogue with Jan-Paul Smit on the essential role of engineers in food processing. You can find Jan-Paul Smit on LinkedIn…
- An Overview of Agricultural Engineering - S1E2 · 1 h 0 min · Season 1 Episode 2Tune in for an insightful discussion providing an overview of the field of Agricultural Engineering, including an exclusive interview with Ms. Ipeleng Maroo-Maseko. You can find…
- Welcome to the Agricultural Engineering Podcast - S1E1 · 2 min · Season 1 Episode 1Welcome to the Agricultural Engineering podcast! This podcast is brought to you by agricultural engineering professionals who are members of the South African Institute of…
