The global smart agriculture market size was valued at USD 22.65 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7% from 2024 to 2030.
Increasing automation of commercial greenhouses and growing implementation of the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) concept in greenhouses, in a bid to obtain a higher yield and maintain optimum growing conditions, are the key factors driving demand during the forecast period. Cultivators realize the potential benefits of growing plants inside a greenhouse, which has led to the development of commercial greenhouses. Cultivators have shifted from the conventional lighting systems to LED grow lights as the latter can easily be integrated into a CEA setup. Although LED grows lights are high in cost, they are an ideal option for indoor farming, owing to their long-term benefits in terms of energy efficiency.
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Smart agriculture companies are shifting their focus toward the development of equipment that is integrated with advanced sensors and cameras. Key technologies driving the market demand include livestock biometrics, such as RFID, biometrics, and GPS to help cultivators automatically obtain information regarding livestock in real-time. Furthermore, infrastructural health sensors are used for monitoring material conditions and vibrations in buildings, factories, bridges, farms, and other infrastructure. Coupled with an intelligent network, infrastructural health sensors help provide information to the maintenance team in real-time. In addition, agricultural robots are being used to automate farming processes, such as soil maintenance, weeding, fruit picking, harvesting, planting, plowing, and irrigation, among others.
To sustain profits, farmers are increasingly adopting smarter and more efficient agriculture technologies to deliver high-quality products to the smart agriculture market in sufficient quantities. Mobile technology aids in offering innovative types and applications that are used across the agricultural value chain.
Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications are particularly suited for the agricultural sector, enabling farmers to monitor equipment, assess the environmental impact on production, precisely manage livestock and crops, and keep track of tractors and other agricultural equipment. M2M is an integral part of IoT, which describes the coordination of multiple devices, appliances, and machines connected to the internet through multiple networks.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought widespread disruption to the global supply chain, resulting in food shortages and inflation. Necessary measures are required to strengthen the food supply chain and prepare for any future crisis. The ongoing pandemic has highlighted the significance of being able to carry out agricultural operations remotely. The ability of smart agricultural practices to help farmers recoup losses in a relatively shorter lead time is expected to drive future market growth.
Smart Agriculture Market Segmentation
Grand View Research has segmented the global smart agriculture market report based on type, offering, application, and region.
Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
• Precision farming
• Livestock monitoring
• Smart greenhouse
• Others
Offering Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
• Hardware
o Automation & control systems
o Drones
o Application control devices
o Guidance system
o GPS
o GIS
o Remote sensing
o Handheld
o Satellite sensing
o Driverless tractors
o Mobile devices
o VRT
o Map-based
o Sensor-based
o Wireless modules
o Bluetooth technology
o Wi-Fi technology
o Zigbee technology
o RF technology
o Milking robots
o Sensing devices
o Soil sensor
o Nutrient sensor
o Moisture sensor
o Temperature sensor
o Water sensors
o Climate sensors
o Others
o HVAC system
o LED grow light
o RFID tags & readers
• Software
o Web-based
o Cloud-based
• Types
o System integration & consulting
o Maintenance & support
o Managed types
o Data types
o Analytics types
o Farm operation types
o Assisted professional types
o Supply chain management types
o Climate information types
Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2017 - 2030)
• Precision farming application
o Yield monitoring
o On-farm
o Off-farm
o Field mapping
o Crop scouting
o Weather tracking & forecasting
o Irrigation management
o Inventory management
o Farm labor management
• Livestock monitoring application
o Milk harvesting
o Breeding management
o Feeding management
o Animal comfort management
o Others
• Smart greenhouse application
o Water & fertilizer management
o HVAC management
o Yield monitoring
o Others
• Others
Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2017 - 2030)
• North America
o U.S.
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o U.K.
o Germany
o France
o Russia
o Netherland
• Asia Pacific
o China
o Japan
o India
o Australia
o Singapore
• South America
o Brazil
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)
o Turkey
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Key Companies & Market Share Insights
Some of the key players operating in the market include Ag Leader Technology, AGCO Corporation, AgJunction, Inc., AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., Autonomous Solutions, Inc., Argus Control Systems Ltd, BouMatic Robotic B.V., CropMetrics, CLAAS KGaA mbH, CropZilla, Deere & Company, DICKEY-john, DroneDeploy, DeLaval Inc, Farmers Edge Inc, Grownetics, Inc., Granular, Inc., Gamaya, GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft, Raven Industries, Trimble Inc., Topcon Positioning System among others.
• AGCO Corporation is a U.S.-based agriculture equipment manufacturer. The company develops and sells products and solutions such as tractors, combines, foragers, hay tools, self-propelled sprayers, smart farming technologies, seeding equipment, and tillage equipment.
• Deere & Company is engaged in the manufacturing & construction of agricultural and forestry machinery; drivetrains and diesel engines for heavy equipment; and lawn care machinery. Additionally, the company also manufactures and provides other heavy manufacturing equipment. The company serves diverse industries such as agriculture, forestry, construction, landscaping & grounds care, engines & drivetrain, government and military, and sports turf.
Prospera Technologies and Agrible, Inc. are some of the emerging market participants in the target market.
• Prospera Technologies is a global service provider of agriculture technology for managing and optimizing irrigation and crop health. The company provides AI-based sensors and cameras that aid farmers in crop monitoring.
• Agrible is a U.S.-based agriculture solution provider. The company helps customers in more than 30 countries optimize water use, crop protection, fertilization, fieldwork, research trials, food supply chains, and sustainability initiatives
Key Smart Agriculture Companies:
• Ag Leader Technology
• AGCO Corporation
• AgJunction, Inc.
• AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc.
• Autonomous Solutions, Inc.
• Argus Control Systems Ltd
• BouMatic Robotic B.V.
• CropMetrics
• CLAAS KGaA mbH
• CropZilla
• Deere & Company
• DICKEY-john
• DroneDeploy
• DeLaval Inc
• Farmers Edge Inc
• Grownetics, Inc.
• Granular, Inc.
• Gamaya
• GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft
• Raven Industries
• Trimble Inc.
• Topcon Positioning System
Recent Developments
• In July 2023, Deere & Company announced the acquisition of Smart Apply, Inc. The company planned to leverage Smart Apply’s precision spraying to assist growers in addressing the challenges associated with input costs, labor, regulatory requirements, and environmental goals.
• In May 2023, AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. announced that it had entered into a 2-year supply agreement with Wingtra AG. This agreement is purposed to secure the supply of RedEdge-P sensor kits for incorporation with WingtraOne VTOL drones. This is specifically resourceful for those seeking to benefit materially from unparalleled, high precision, and plant-level detail in commercial agriculture, environmental research, forestry, and water management applications.
• In April 2023, AGCO Corporation announced a strategic collaboration with Hexagon, for the expansion of AGCO’s factory-fit and aftermarket guidance offerings. The new guidance system was planned to be commercialized as Fuse Guide on Valtra and Massey Ferguson tractors.
• In February 2023, Topcon Agriculture unveiled the launch of Transplanting Control, an exceptional guidance control solution for specialty farmers. This turnkey solution was designed to boost efficiency, reduce labor, and proliferate production. Further, it delivers GNSS-driven guidance, autosteering & control, thereby proving advantageous for the growers of perennial trees, vegetables, and fruits.
• In January 2023, ASI Logistics in collaboration with SICK, Inc. announced the successful implementation of autonomous yard truck operations. In this collaboration, ASI Logistics leveraged its groundbreaking Vehicle Automation Kit (VAK) along with the industry-leading LiDAR systems of SICK.
• In March 2022, Raven announced its business expansion in South Dakota and Arizona to enhance the development of AI-driven technologies for tailoring cutting-edge solutions. The strategy was also aimed at allowing access to a nearby test farm for same-day testing.
• In October 2021, BouMatic announced the acquisition of SAC Group to leverage automatic and conventional milking systems. The transaction demonstrated the company’s incessant commitment to delivering best-in-class dairy farm solutions to consumers across the world.
• In May 2021, AGCO announced a targeted spraying solutions strategic collaboration with Raven Industries Inc., BASF Digital, and Robert Bosch GmbH. The objective of this deal was to assess the targeted spraying technology for enhancing crop protection product applications by limiting crop input costs and addressing environmental sustainability.
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