Staffordshire farmer and agricultural engineer, Andrew Court in conversation with Landwards editor, Andy Newbold, discusses the spark which ignited his passion for all things engineering and agriculture.

He explains how the farming benefits from his agricultural engineering approach.

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An engineer with a global career and impact, Professor Dick Godwin, in conversation With Landwards editor Andy Newbold, regarding his career in agricultural engineering.

Dick reflects on being inspired to pursue his chosen career, by way of an inspiring teacher, the Chicago riots of 1968 and learning the maxim of 'publish or perish'.

In his own words 'They haven't invented the digital spade yet'.

With apologies for the variable sound quality, it was very busy.

Andy Newbold, editor of Landwards in conversation with:

• IAgrE CEO Charlie Nicklin tells us whats floating his boat at the show;
• Award winning engineer Brian Knight (3:16) tells us when his ideas come;
• Oliver Wood from Omnia (5:43) explains how he is living in a digital world whilst scratching the surface of AI;
• Recruitment consultant Jim Garrod (11:15) is clear about how you can help your chances when it comes to a job change;
• Merlo UK's Shaun Groom (13:13) takes the temperature of this years show;
• Farmers Guardians Machinery and Technology Editor Toby Whatley (16:10), gets excited about awards and digs deep into hydrogens prospects for ag.

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.