Landwards - the podcast of the Institution of Agricultural Engineers: Recent Episodes
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Topical and current information, interviews and discussion for members professional journeys through the lens of agricultural engineering.
Chairman and CEO of global agricultural machinery company AGCO Eric Hansotia, in conversation with Landwards editor Andy Newbold.
From an upbringing on a family dairy farm in the States to the top job with AGCO, by way of a career in engineering, Eric discusses how engineers who make great products always listen and learn.
He stresses the importance of getting close to farmers and understanding their problems, whilst giving away his 'secret sauce' tip for engineers.
"Deliver excellence, and stay flexible". Eric says.
Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize 2024 winner, Esther Kimani, Founder and CEO of Farmer Lifeline Technologies in conversation with IAgrE and RAE fellow Toby Mottram and Landwards editor Andy Newbold.
Esther talks frankly about her subsistence smallholder upbringing in Kenya, how her parents encouraged her into education and the innovation which has led to winning the Africa Prize.
For more information on the prize head here: https://raeng.org.uk/news/africa-prize-winner-2024
Incoming IAgrE President Dr Mark Moore in conversation with Landwards editor Andy Newbold on all things engineering.
From a single O Level in metalwork to AGCO's Director of Government Affairs for Europe, Mark discusses that with perseverance anything is possible in an agricultural engineering career.
"Be prepared, be flexible and be adaptable" Mark says.
This weeks podcast sees Ray King and Kit Franklin from the IAgrE's Robotics SIG gently takeover.
This edition sees the team talk through the technology offerings from DEFRA's latest round of the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund, by way of the sad demise of the Small Robot Company and a look at some of the latest autonomous developments.
Before heading to Hannover next month, IAgrE CEO Charlie Nicklin and Andy Newbold have a look at what's in store.
From new fuels, to robotics and autonomy, the world of ag engineering has moved on significantly since the last Agritechnica in 2019.
Charlie and Andy discuss the latest trends.
Fellow of the Institution, agricultural engineer and health and safety professional, Dr Mark Cooper in conversation with Landwards editor Andy Newbold.
We discuss an unconventional career path, the influences which set him on a road to agricultural engineering and some helpful pointers to help along the way.
IAgrE CEO Charlie Nicklin, in conversation with Landwards editor Andy Newbold, taking a spin through some of the latest news from the world of agricultural engineering.
Highlights include:
- Big green tractors (other colours available)
- Paludiculture (look it up)
- Remote sensing
- The future energy mix in ag
- AI and biodiversity
Ben Burgess management trainee Maisie Wildgoose discusses her slightly circuitous route into agricultural technology and Institution membership.
IAgrE president Steve Constable in conversation with Landwards editor Andy Newbold. Steve takes us on his agricultural engineering journey via extra maths, generators, and Douglas Adams.. if you know, you know.
Senior Specialist, research agronomist and soil scientist at NIAB, Joe Martlew catches up with Landwards editor Andy Newbold regarding his novel approach to career progression. Loosely on the theme of 'seven career steps to date' and still going strong..
Agricultural engineering has given Joe with a network of people who are weird, whilst developing and pursuing a passion for soil health.
- apologies for the poor recording quality of this podcast, the technical team have now been sacked.
Graham Higginson, senior agricultural engineering lecturer at Harper Adams University in conversation with Landwards editor Andy Newbold.
By way of his education and experience, Graham paints the picture of what ag engineering means to him and ways into a career. He also considers what the future will look like for discipline, education, training and future careers.
Oh and he expresses his dinner preference, and a favourite record. No surprise to some.
Clive Blacker of Map of Ag, commercial partner of the Hands Free Farm project and a trustee of the Douglas Bomford Trust, in conversation with Landwards editor Andy Newbold.
In his own words, 'Anything I broke, bent or bust had to be repaired' and that's what's made Clive an Engineer.
By way of farming, arable contracting, his lack of concentration and how technology overcame this, Clive talks us through his career and why he is passionate about agricultural engineering, even if the forms to join IAgrE are still on his desk!
William Tuer, renewables consultant, natural plant food guru, agricultural engineer and family farmer is frank with Landwards Editor Andy Newbold about his career choices and trajectory.
AHDB mechanisation lead and IAgrE member Harry Henderson, in conversation with Landwards editor Andy Newbold.
Harry talks about his career to date, the steps taken to get there, the challenges he sees going forwards and he offers some sound career advice.
Principal investigator for the Hands Free Farm, senior lecturer in agricultural engineering and IAgrE exec member Kit Franklin is candid with host Andy Newbold about the journey he is on.
This edition guest commentators Hugh Crabtree, Kit Franklin and Stuart Goodinson give their perspectives across a range of issues in the news.
Long standing member, agricultural engineer and musician Hugh Crabtree of Farmex, talks us through his career. Find out about the 'Edinburgh standard pig', how data works in his world and some strong encouragement to would be engineers.
Clare Butler Ellis of the Silsoe Spray Applications Unit in conversation with Landwards editor Andy Newbold. She discusses how, whilst waiting for a proper job, she 'fell' into her career, The podcast also covers Clare's career progression, personal and professional motivations and a view on agricultural engineering and its future direction.
Landwards editor Andy Newbold and IAgrE CEO Charlie Nicklin get behind some of the latest headlines from the world of agricultural engineering.
Charlie Nicklin is in conversation with Andy Newbold, editor of Landwards. Charlie talks about his background and its influence on his education, his career choices, and his thoughts on agricultural engineering and the future for the Institution.
Soils professor and immediate past president Jane Rickson in conversation with Landwards editor Andy Newbold. Jane talks about how she became an agricultural engineer, her career progression and gives an insight into her professional (& a little bit of her personal) life.
The Institutions communications officer Marion King picks through some of the latest news stories with Landwards editor Andy Newbold. This month vertical farming, JCB's move into hydrogen power and and the future of Newton Rigg college.
Alastair Taylor, chief licence reviewer for SocEnv in conversation with Andy Newbold. The podcast discusses the benefits of professional registration with the Society for the Environment.
The Institutions communications officer Marion King picks through some of the latest news stories with Landwards editor Andy Newbold. This month virtual events, the benefits of mentors and a future food crisis are discussed.
Independent soils and machinery design specialist Philip Wright in conversation with Landwards editor Andy Newbold. Philip discusses his career development in agricultural engineering, how his thinking has changed about soils and his thoughts about the future.
A look at some of the latest news from May with Marion King IAgrE's communications officer and Andy Newbold, Landwards editor.
In this episode we look at:
Robotic sheep dogs
Developments with the Hands Free Farm
JCB's latest manufacturing changes
The proposed closure of Newton Rigg College in Cumbria.
Don't forget if you have any news worthy stories please email communications@iagre.org .
Incoming president Paul Hemingway in conversation with Landwards editor Andy Newbold. Discussing his vision for the future of agricultural engineering, via his background, education and career path and experience along the way.
Graham Higginson, senior agricultural engineering lecturer at Harper Adams University in conversation with IAgrE CEO Ed Hansom regarding professional registration as a agricultural engineer.