WELCOME TO THE IAGRE
The Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) is a professional membership organisation with grades for all those working, or with an interest in, engineering, science and technology within agriculture and the environment. A registered charity working for the public benefit, IAgrE brings together academics, practitioners and industry to share knowledge and promote professionalism in the advancement and application of technology in the landbased sector.
This Institution is for you if you have an interest in Agriculture, Forestry, Environment, Horticulture, Amenity or any other landbased industry. We have a diverse membership so you are sure to find like minded individuals. Membership of IAgrE will enhance your professional standing, your professional knowledge and your professional networks.
Why you should join IAgrE Now
Registration - Recognition - Contacts/Network - Knowledge Exchange – Continuous Professional Development – Code of Conduct – Making a difference – Information
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What's new from IAgrE?
Lunchtime Lectures
Are you looking to enhance your technical knowledge? Then try one of our lunchtime lectures. This is now a regular monthly event and we have a 12 month lecture plan for 2021 - check out our Events page for details.
We have covered a variety of topics: robotics, soil conservation, controlled traffic farming, Tuberzone CropCast - you can see all the talks on our Lunchtime Lectures webpage or subscribe to our YouTube Channel to make sure you never miss a recording.
Podcasts
We have launched a podcast series comprising interviews with a selection of well known figures in the Agricultural Engineering and landbased sector. We also have regular news podcasts as well as those that help you with careers and your professional life. You can find them on our Podcasts webpage or subscribe though iTunes, Spotify or Buzzsprout.
Branch Meetings
Many of our Branch Meetings are now being held via Zoom in the early evening. Details of our meetings may be found on our Events page, topics have included Fisheries & Aquaculture, The World's Fastest Tractor and Offshore Wind Farms and more are added each month.
IAgrE Resources and Training
To help our members with CPD and training opportunities we have compiled a list of resources and ideas. On this members only page you will find opportunities from many sources including the IMI, the Society for the Environment and collaborations with the NFPC and IMechE
IAgrE App under development
We are working on an app so that members can join discussions, see the latest sector news, update their CPD whilst on the move and keep in touch with each other and the Secretariat. We hope to launch the App in early 2021.
THE PROFESSION
Agriculture
Farming really matters. It plays a vital role in everyone's life, without it our very survival would be threatened. Today's farms are complex businesses...
Forestry
The Forestry Engineering Group (FEG) within IAgrE was created to represent various facets of forest engineering. It aims to encourage and facilitate the...
Environment
Providing a significant role to play in sustainability, providing options and solutions to maximise social value and minimise environmental impact...
Horticulture/Amenity
Horticulture is a diverse and important industry that spans a variety of subjects from flower producing, landscape design, to crop mechanisation...
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The IAgrE is the professional body for engineers, scientists, technologists and managers in agricultural and allied landbased industries, including forestry, food engineering and technology, amenity, renewable...