Agriculture and Animal feed Market Research Reports

Plant nutrition & Crop Protection

The plant nutrition and crop protection industry play a crucial role in catering the food demand of the increasing global population. Technology advancements and innovations in this category of businesses are primary drivers as they are highly regulated by international and regional regulations. Manufacturers are highly investing in technology to cope up with these stringent regulations and offer products that lead to high yields as well as high quality agricultural outputs.

Animal nutrition & health

Global feed industry is being bolstered by hike in demand for increasing global meat consumption, and high demand for protein-rich products which has in turn massively boosted the demand for animal feed. Feed manufacturers are strictly focusing on safety standards as well as high quality animal feed additives to elevate the meat quality and prevent diseases in livestock. Leading manufacturers aligning themselves with the regulatory authorities to use growth promoters and specialty feed ingredients to aid in optimizing animal health and nutrition.

Agriculture & feed technology

The agriculture and feed technology are a major part of the modern agriculture and animal feed practices. Manufacturers are emphasizing on implementation of technology in diversifying the production processes, finding alternatives to current protein sources, maintain full traceability from raw material to consumption, maintain high levels of food & feed safety, and ensure high functionality of agricultural and animal feed products. Regulations bodies along with the manufacturers are keeping an effort to produce greater control over the agricultural & animal feed outputs, processing, distribution, and storage to offer higher efficiencies, lower prices, high food & feed safety standards, and reduced environmental & ecological impact.

Farm-agro Equipment

The farm-agro equipment industry is highly dependent on the labor, climate conditions, demand fluctuations, and government regulations. Global trends in farm mechanization are need of the hour to meet the global food demand while overcoming the rising labor costs, unavailability of labor, and unfavorable climatic conditions. High investments of manufacturing companies and government support has led to a global shift from traditional farming to modern farming techniques. The manufacturing innovations in collaboration with the upcoming technology trends of Internet of Things (IoT) and farm automation is highly anticipated which will help reduce production, time, deliver high farm efficiencies, and enhanced agricultural product quality.

1Emergence of Precision Agriculture as a Prominent Tool in Agriculture

Sustainability in agriculture involves eco-friendly practices that minimize or eliminate harm to the environment. One prime example is precision agriculture, which entails site-specific crop and livestock management. This approach empowers farmers to apply precise amount of input such as water, pesticides, and fertilizers, optimizing yield quality and productivity. Precision agriculture involves the use of technology, data analytics, and sensors to optimize farming practices. Farmers are increasingly adopting technologies such as GPS-guided tractors, drones, and sensor-based monitoring to enhance crop yields, reduce resource use, and improve overall efficiency. In addition, Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) primarily aims to enhance animal welfare and reduce environmental impacts. These systems are termed Complex, Individual, and Time-Variant (CIT) due to the unique responses of each species to their environment. PLF involves real-time monitoring of livestock to help farmers gain insights into their well-being and take timely actions. Startups are developing technologies that monitor and log various aspects of livestock, including behavior, weight, and food and water consumption, temperature, and respiration rate. This allows for the identification and correction of deviations from normal processes.

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2Increasing Agricultural Output Owing to Vertical Farming

Vertical farming is an innovative agricultural practice that involves growing crops in vertically stacked layers or vertically inclined surfaces. This method is gaining popularity due to several advantages it offers, especially in addressing challenges associated with traditional farming. Vertical farming maximizes the use of available space by growing crops in stacked layers or vertical towers. This is particularly valuable in urban areas where land is limited, allowing agriculture to occur in non-traditional spaces such as warehouses, shipping containers, or high-rise buildings. Moreover, vertical farms often use controlled environment agriculture (CEA) systems, including indoor hydroponics or aeroponics. These controlled environments provide optimal conditions for plant growth, allowing for year-round production regardless of external weather conditions. This enables consistent and reliable harvests. In addition, vertical farming systems, such as hydroponics and aeroponics, use significantly less water compared to traditional soil-based agriculture. The closed-loop systems recirculate water, reducing overall water consumption and minimizing the environmental impact associated with irrigation. Vertical farming can minimize the need for large expanses of land, which helps preserve natural ecosystems. Additionally, the controlled environment allows for precise control over inputs such as water, nutrients, and light, reducing the use of pesticides and fertilizers.

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3Digitalization and Smart Farming are Projected to Help the Farmers

The increasing digitalization in agriculture have paved way for introduction of smart farming technologies, including IoT devices, sensors, and data analytics. These technologies are being used to monitor and manage crops, livestock, and equipment. This helps farmers make more informed decisions, optimize resource use, and improve productivity. Moreover, automated farming is effectively tackling pressing problems such as increasing food demand and labor shortages, while also enhancing animal productivity and welfare. Startups are developing various solutions, including automated dairy setups, computerized feeding systems, cleaning mechanisms, and incubators. Additionally, farmers are utilizing computerized ventilation and lighting controls to regulate barn conditions. The implementation of robotics in animal farming, such as milking and pusher robots, accelerates agricultural tasks and reduces the need for frequent manual interventions, thus improving livestock management.

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