Agricultural Engineers Association

02/04/2026

Less than two weeks to go!

The countdown is officially on for the AEA AGM, Conference & Luncheon! We are just under two weeks away from gathering at the iconic One Great George Street in London on Tuesday, 14th April.

We have a world-class morning line-up ready to dive into the future of our industry:

Dame Angela Eagle DBE MP (Minister of State, DEFRA)
Emily Norton (Chair of AHDB - Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board)
Bruce Daisley (Best-selling author & Ex-Twitter VP)
Simon Jack (BBC Business Editor)

Spaces are becoming very limited and we’d love for you to be part of the conversation.

Don't miss this opportunity to network with industry leaders and gain insights from our incredible panel of speakers.

🎟️ Final tickets available from: http://aea.uk.com/conference

31/03/2026

📢 We are honored to announce our final morning speaker: Dame Angela Eagle DBE MP!
Appointed as Minister of State in DEFRA in September 2025, Dame Angela brings decades of top-tier governmental experience to our event. Since making history as Wallasey's MP in 1992, she has held numerous pivotal ministerial roles across the Treasury, Home Office, and Environment departments.

She completes an outstanding morning line-up, joining Emily Norton, Bruce Daisley, and Simon Jack!

A massive thank you to our generous sponsors and everyone who has booked so far.

🎟️ Tickets: From £225 + VAT
🔗 Book online: http://aea.uk.com/conference
✉️ Email: [email protected]

17/03/2026

🚨 Tickets are selling fast for this year’s AEA AGM, Conference & Luncheon! 🚨

We are absolutely delighted to announce our next speaker for the event: Emily Norton! Emily is a Norfolk farmer and the founder of Farm Foresight Ltd. With 25 years of experience spanning food, farming, and land use systems, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the stage. Originally a lawyer before earning her MSc in Sustainable Agriculture, Emily has incredible expertise in how natural capital influences land and farming.

She also holds several major non-executive board positions, including Chair of the AHDB and NED at Soil Association Exchange, and we can't wait to hear her insights. Emily completes a stellar morning line-up, joining already announced speakers Bruce Daisley and Simon Jack.

📅 Date: Tuesday 14th April
📍 Venue: The fantastic One Great George Street, London

A huge thank you to everyone who has already booked and to our generous sponsors! If you haven't secured your spot yet, don't miss out.

🎟️ Tickets: Starting at £225 + VAT
🤝 Sponsorship Packages: Starting at £540 + VAT

Secure your place today: 🔗 Book online: http://aea.uk.com/conference

12/03/2026

🎤 New Speaker Alert!

We are thrilled to announce that Editor Simon Jack is joining the AEA Conference 2026 lineup! 📺

From investment banking to the face of BBC News, Simon brings unrivaled insight and a down-to-earth style to the stage.

He joins Bruce Daisley for an incredible morning at One Great George Street on 14th April. Final speaker announcement coming soon! ⏳

🎟️ Tickets from £225 + VAT. Selling fast!
🔗 Book now: http://aea.uk.com/conference

10/03/2026

We are thrilled to announce that tickets are moving fast for this year’s AEA AGM, Conference & Luncheon! Join us on Tuesday, 14th April, at the stunning One Great George Street, London, for a day of industry insights and networking.

🎙️ Meet Our First Speaker: Bruce Daisley
We are delighted to welcome the brilliant Bruce Daisley to the stage!

A former Vice President for Twitter (EMEA) and leader at Google, Bruce has spent his career at the forefront of digital transformation. Now a renowned author and consultant, he is an expert on building high-performing, values-led, and healthy work cultures.

Whether you know him from his bestselling book The Joy of Work or his hit podcast Eat Sleep Work Repeat, you won’t want to miss his insights on what truly makes a team thrive.

🎟️ Secure Your Spot

Don't get left behind—this is set to be a standout event in our calendar.
Tickets: From £225 + VAT
Sponsorship Packages: From £540 + VAT

Book your place here: http://aea.uk.com/conference

A huge thank you to our sponsors and everyone who has already registered. We can’t wait to see you in London!

06/03/2026

Fantastic news for the AEA! 🌟

We’re incredibly proud to share that our CEO and Director General, Ruth Bailey, has been named in the UK Women in Trade Associations Powerlist 2026.

Since taking the helm in 2014, Ruth has been a tireless advocate for the agricultural and outdoor power equipment sectors. This recognition is a brilliant reflection of her dedication to our members and her influential leadership within the wider trade association community.

It is a well-deserved honour, and we are thrilled to see her hard work recognised on such a prestigious national stage.

Please join the whole team in congratulating Ruth on this wonderful achievement! 👏

Read the full story here: https://aea.uk.com/news/ruth-bailey-aea-ceo-and-dg-makes-the-uk-women-in-trade-associations-powerlist-2026/

Ruth Bailey AEA CEO and DG makes the UK Women in Trade Association’s Powerlist 2026 “I’m thrilled to have been selected for the Trade Association Forum Women in Trade Association Powerlist 2026.” To mark International Women’s Day 2026, the Trade Association Forum (TAF), in collaboration wi...

06/03/2026

UK Agricultural Tractor Registrations – February 2026

The number of agricultural tractors being registered in the UK remained above last year’s very low level in February. However, by historic standards, the 356 machines logged during the month was still low. It was 19% higher than in the same month last year, meaning nearly 100 more tractors were registered in the opening two months of 2026 than in the same period a year ago. That is still the second slowest start to the year this century but registrations are always low in the opening two months of the year. Therefore, the health of the market will be much clearer in a month’s time, given that March is usually the peak period for tractor registrations each year.

19/02/2026

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17/02/2026

Showcase your brand to the leaders of Agricultural Engineering. 🚜💼

Sponsorship for the AEA Conference 2026 is now open! Packages range from Bronze (£540) to Platinum (£2550) and include:
✅ Conference & Luncheon tickets
✅ Logo on all materials
✅ Display space in the theatre & dining room

📍 One Great George Street, London | 📅 14 April 2026

👉 View packages & book here: https://aea.uk.com/conference/

Tuesday 14th April One Great George Street, London

06/02/2026

UK Agricultural Tractor Registrations – January 2026

Registrations of agricultural tractors started 2026 on a slightly more positive note than was seen through most of 2025. Just over 500 machines were logged during the month, 40 more than in the same month last year (+9%). Indeed, it is the second highest figure recorded for the opening month of the year since 2021 but numbers in most other recent years have been similar.

In any case, it is a quiet time of year for tractor registrations so it is too early to draw conclusions about how trends might develop during the remainder of the year.

Month: 502 Units +8.7% change (compared with January 2025) Registrations of agricultural tractors started 2026 on a slightly more positive note than was seen through most of 2025. Just over 500 machines were logged during the month, 40 more than in the same month last year (+9%). Indeed, it is the s...

02/02/2026

Scotgrass Unveils New Slurry Demonstration Zone for 2026

Scotgrass, Scotland’s premier forage and machinery event, is proud to announce the launch of its new slurry demonstration zone for the 2026 show — a dynamic and interactive space dedicated to showcasing the very best in slurry application, handling and nutrient-management technologies.

ABOUT SCOTGRASS Scotgrass is taking place on 13 May 2026 at Slacks Farm, Lochmaben DG11 1RY

16/01/2026

2024 UK tractor market shares by manufacturer and brand

Market shares for tractors registered in 2024 can be found in the table below, with figures for the previous year provided for comparison. These figures cover all power bands, including machines under 50hp. Competition law restrictions mean that AEA is not able to publish market share figures for tractors until 12 months have elapsed.

Market shares for tractors registered in 2024 can be found in the table below, with figures for the previous year provided for comparison. These figures cover all power bands, including machines under 50hp. Competition law restrictions mean that AEA is not able to publish market share figures for tr...