According to figures released by the AEA, the number of agricultural tractors registered in April 2025 at 986 machines was 15% lower than in April 2024.

Agricultural economist at the Association, Stephen Howarth, explained, "That meant the number of tractors logged during the year to date was over 800 (21%) down on the opening four months of last year, reaching 3,214 machines.

"That is the lowest total registered by this point since 2001."