Agricultural Engineering 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 senzo@saiae.co.za 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

Co-host

Demian Mukansi

Demian Mukansi is a co-host of the Agricultural Engineering Podcast and a PhD student at the University of KwaZulu-Natal specialising in hydrological engineering. His research focuses on understanding how climate and land-use changes influence the design and resilience of hydrological infrastructure.

He holds an MSc in Agricultural Engineering, awarded cum laude by UKZN, where his research centered on post-harvest storage systems. Through the podcast, Demian brings thoughtful discussions with researchers, professionals, and innovators who are shaping the future of agricultural and biosystems engineering. Beyond academia, he is passionate about youth development and advocacy, serving as a National Executive Committee member of the South African Youth Council.