According to figures issued by the AEA, UK registrations of agricultural tractors (over 50hp) dipped below last year's level in November, with a total of 711 machines registered.

Year to date figures show 11,253 units registered though, which equates to a +5.4% change, compared with January-November 2017.

Stephen Howarth, agricultural economist at the AEA, explained the dip in November this year, saying, "Registrations were somewhat raised in November 2017, due to the approaching entry into force of the Mother Regulations, and this year's figure was otherwise the highest November number since 2011.

"The total for the year to date remained around 600 units up on the same period last year."