The purpose of this study is to develop a model for managing changes in agriculture, based on the use of agricultural engineering tools. Theoretical studies were carried out using the methods of system analysis and generalization of existing scientific developments in the development of agriculture digitalization. As an outcome of the study, the following results were obtained: - the main problems that prevent using of engineering tools to manage changes in domestic agricultural enterprises, were identified; - the main tools of agricultural engineering in the context of changes were identified; - depending on the methods and tools used, a comprehensive engineering model is proposed in order to ensure the management of changes occurring in domestic agricultural enterprises in a crisis environment. © The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2020.