The Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) say they are experiencing a high rate of enquiries for membership and a big increase in members applying for professional registration.

“At IAgrE we have introduced a host of new measures to help and support our members in these challenging times," said Charlie Nicklin CEO of IAgrE.  "We are now releasing regular podcasts on topics ranging from soil geography to the benefits of professional registration. 
 
“We are also holding lunch time technical lectures online. Presenters have included Tim Chamen talking about Controlled Traffic Farming and we are working on a 12 month programme of lectures for 2021."

IAgrE also say many of their branch meetings are now recorded and available to the membership via their YouTube channel. Examples are the Wrekin Branch meeting on the World’s Fastest Tractor and the Northern Ireland Branch Meeting “Developing an Offshore Wind Farm. 
 
The Institution says that in an environment where many people are sadly losing their jobs becoming professionally recognised can improve employment prospects. Members, they say, have the opportunity to become a registered engineer or chartered environmentalist through the Engineering Council or Society for the Environment.  
 
“Achieving professional registration can increase a persons’ credibility and career progression and the trend in people wanting to be professionally registered continues to rise confirming registration is an investment in your future,” concluded Charlie.