Agricultural Engineering Podcast
Role of Agricultural Engineers in Food Processing - 02
July 11, 2024
Agricultural Engineering Podcast
Season 1
Episode 3
Role of Agricultural Engineers in Food Processing - 02
Agricultural Engineering Podcast
Chapters
0:00
Are there any specific considerations during land preparation and crop development?
1:44
Jan's journey as a mechanical engineer who is working in agriculture?
4:32
What influenced your decision to have a professional affiliation with the SAIAE?
6:54
What is it that you guys do in you company?
8:55
Are there any specific considerations during land preparation and crop development?
10:13
Are there any specific technologies that you use to determine if it is ready for harvesting?
11:44
Are you harvesting techniques manual or automated?
12:45
What are the post harvesting techniques that you use in handling the crop and are there any climatic requirement during transportation to the packhouse?
15:19
Take use through the steps that your fruits go through once it is in the packhouse?
21:10
The equipment that you use are they internally designed, or you get them form external designers?
23:06
Have you guys diversified into green or sustainable packaging?
25:09
What are some of the challenges that you have faced in your careers as an engineer in food processing?
28:12
What are some of the most important skills and qualities that are required to be successful in your role?
30:52
How do you stay updated on the latest developments in the industry?
32:41
Can you discuss some of the most innovative technologies or techniques that you have seen in food processing?
35:44
How can engineers work with other professionals, such as food scientists and specialists, to optimize food processes and outcomes?
37:53
How do you see the field of food processing evolving in the next few years, and what impact do you think that will have on agricultural engineering?
40:37
What advice would you give to aspiring agricultural engineers who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of food processing?
43:14
How can people reach you if they have questions about what you do or for collaboration purposes?
44:12
Closure
45:37
Outro
Agricultural Engineering Podcast
Role of Agricultural Engineers in Food Processing - 02
Jul 11, 2024
Season 1
Episode 3
Agricultural Engineering Podcast
Join 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: Jan-Paul Smit
For any questions related to the Agricultural Engineering podcast contact Senzo on senzo@saiae.co.za.
By the South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers
Join 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: Jan-Paul Smit
For any questions related to the Agricultural Engineering podcast contact Senzo on senzo@saiae.co.za.
By the South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers