According to figures released by the AEA, registrations of agricultural tractors (over 50hp) were once again higher than last year in April.

Agricultural economist at the Association, Stephen Howarth, explained, "At 1,280 machines, the monthly figure was 11% up on April 2022 and the highest total for the time of year since 2019 as manufacturers continue to work through the backlog of orders which built up last year due to supply chain disruption."

The growth rate for the year to date was similar, with 4,634 machines registered over the first four months of 2023, 10% more than in the same period last year.