MAKE Podcast

In this episode, host Peter Frohlich, research development coordinator with the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment (NCLE) talks with  talks with Madeline Dubois, a Soil Science master’s student, about how we can make better use of phosphorus, an essential but finite resource. Her research explores recycled phosphorus fertilizer and ways to keep this valuable nutrient on farmers' fields and out of waterways such as Lake Winnipeg.

In this episode, host Peter Frohlich, research development coordinator with the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment (NCLE) talks with Biological Sciences student Sophia Andrusco about her research exploring whether natural predators such as wolf spiders and ground beetles can help reduce flea beetle damage in canola. Her work looks at how biological pest control could support more sustainable approaches to crop protection.

In this episode, host Peter Frohlich, research development coordinator with the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment (NCLE) talks with Agroecology student Guilherme Falsarella Miguita about  his research exploring how bison can influence populations of native bees and wasps. By studying pollinators in bison wallows, his work is helping uncover how reintroducing this keystone species can support biodiversity and more sustainable agricultural landscapes.

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Welcome to ChangeMAKErs, a new MAKEManitoba podcast series highlighting research and innovation powered by members of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences.

In this episode, host Peter Frohlich, research development coordinator with the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment (NCLE) talks with Dr.  Hooman Derakhshani, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Science. Learn about Hooman's journey into microbiome science and how he is exploring the power of beneficial microbes to improve animal health, reduce reliance on antibiotics, and make food production more sustainable.

In this episode, host Peter Frohlich, research development coordinator with the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment (NCLE) talks with Entomology student Vanessa Siemens about how she is using springtails and other tiny soil organisms to evaluate soil health and the role of cover crops in sustainable agriculture. Her work highlights how soil biology can guide better land‑management decisions for long-term food production.

Welcome to the University of Manitoba Resources for Agricultural Engineering podcast! Your gateway to discovering the latest innovations, research, and practical solutions in agricultural engineering.

In this legacy episode, host Dr. Uduak Edet interviews Dr. Qiang Zhang, a renowned faculty member in the Department of Biosystems Engineering at the University of Manitoba, specializing in Agricultural Structures and Environment. They discuss his journey in agricultural engineering, the creation of the Air Quality Lab, his impactful research in controlled environments and grain storage, and insights on teaching, mentorship, and collaboration. Dr. Zhang also shares advice for young researchers and reflects on her legacy in the field.

Welcome to the University of Manitoba Resources for Agricultural Engineering podcast! Your gateway to discovering the latest innovations, research, and practical solutions in agricultural engineering.

In this episode, host and Agricultural Research Extension Engineer, Dr. Uduak Edet, chats with Dr. Dilshan Benaragama, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant Science at the University of Manitoba. They discuss how drones are reshaping agriculture through crop monitoring, spraying, and farm management, highlighting key opportunities, challenges, and the future of drones in agriculture.

Welcome to ChangeMAKErs, a new MAKEManitoba podcast series highlighting research and innovation powered by members of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences.

In this episode, host Peter Frohlich, research development coordinator with the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment (NCLE) talks with Dr. Nasem Badreldin, Assistant Professor, Department of Soil Science.

Learn about his journey into digital agriculture, his research on soil health, crop yield prediction, and grassland resilience, and how advanced sensing technologies and AI are shaping the future of sustainable agroecosystems.

Welcome to ChangeMAKErs, a new MAKEManitoba podcast series highlighting research and innovation powered by members of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences.

In this episode, host Peter Frohlich, research development coordinator with the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment (NCLE) talks with Dr. Alankrita Goswami, Assistant Professor, Department of Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics. Learn about her journey to the University of Manitoba and her research into agricultural futures dynamics down to the nano level.

Welcome to ChangeMAKErs, a new MAKEManitoba podcast series highlighting research and innovation powered by members of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences.

In this episode, host Peter Frohlich, research development coordinator with the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment (NCLE) talks with Dr. Xiaopeng Gao, Associate Professor, Department of Soil Science. Learn about his journey to the University of Manitoba and his research into the complex medium that is soil.