According to figures released by the AEA, 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 (equating to 858 units, a +12.6% change).

Agricultural economist at the Association, Stephen Howarth, explained, "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."