The Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) has announced the appointment of Andy Newbold as vice-president.

Newbold, a chartered engineer, is managing director of technical events company, Fusion Events.

The IAgrE brings together professionals from the land-based sector through its membership, with national and international experts in the industry, from many fields. Members of the association are instrumental in the development and implementation of new technologies to improve agricultural productivity, while protecting natural resources.

Newbold said: “Humanity has never been faced with a greater challenge for survival than the current world situation of increasing food scarcity coupled with limited resources. The global issue is to make the most of what we have in a sustainable manner.

“It’s very exciting to have a career in agricultural engineering, and to have the opportunity to develop the profession, in the role of vice-president at this time,” he added.

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