UK farm input price index: cultivation machinery
UK farm input price index: cultivation machinery stood at 130.08 in Jul 2026, according to GOV.UK official statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Agricultural prices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Agricultural prices table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input price index | |||||||||||
| Plant and machinery for cultivation | 130.08 | 130.08 | 130.08 | 130.08 | 130.08 | 130.08 | 130.08 | 130.08 | 130.08 | 130.08 | |
| Animal-origin feeds incl. fish meal | 141.4 | 141.4 | 134.32 | 131.62 | 123.65 | 115.67 | 115.67 | 115.67 | 115.67 | 115.67 |
Understanding UK farm input price index: cultivation machinery
Purchasing expenditures borne by crop producers throughout the United Kingdom for machinery and implements dedicated to land preparation and soil cultivation are captured by this index. The metric tracks acquisition prices for plows, cultivators, harrows, and seed drills, excluding harvesting machinery and tractors. It provides a focused measure of capital and investment costs specific to primary and secondary tillage operations.
Interpretation of the dataset requires understanding that cultivation equipment purchases are capital investments driven by farm profitability, machinery replacement cycles, and tax incentive windows rather than monthly operational requirements. Early estimates are subject to revision as machinery dealers confirm final delivery values and discount structures. Observers should analyse long-term annual trends rather than monthly data to assess equipment inflation accurately, noting that technological shifts in implement design can influence index levels over time.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index cover harvesting equipment like combine harvesters?
- No, harvesting machinery is classified under a separate category, whereas this series focuses strictly on cultivation tools.
- Why is this machinery series less volatile on a monthly basis than consumable inputs?
- Capital equipment purchases involve major financial commitments that occur periodically rather than on a routine monthly schedule.
- Are preliminary capital equipment figures revised after publication?
- Yes, early estimates are updated as complete commercial transaction and delivery records are received from distributors.