What are the Historical Developments and Current Growth Metrics of the Irrigation Automation Market?
The irrigation automation market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent years, the market size for irrigation automation has seen a swift rise. Starting with a strong base of $6.07 billion in 2024, it's projected to increase to $7.22 billion in 2025, with a respectable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.0%.
The notable growth during the historical period is a result of several factors such as unpredictable rainfall patterns, increased mechanization in agriculture, more substantial government support and initiatives, heightened utilization of automated irrigation systems, and a greater demand for remote control and monitoring systems.
What Does Future Hold for The Irrigation Automation Market By 2029?
The irrigation automation market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Rapid expansion is anticipated in the market size of irrigation automation in the forthcoming years. The market is projected to sprout to $14.38 billion by 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.8%.
This progress during the forecast period can be attributed to factors such as enhancement in agricultural productivity, the escalating demand for cutting-edge irrigation systems, increased instances of water scarcity, a recurring water crisis along with erratic rainfall patterns, and the growth in investments for research and development in automation technology. Significant trends during this forecast period encapsulate progress in water conservation solutions, technological advancements, incorporation of intelligent technologies, advancements in irrigation automation methods, and progression in smart sprinklers.
What Are The Primary Growth Drivers In The Irrigation Automation Market?
The surge in agricultural productivity is anticipated to drive the progress of the irrigation automation market in the future. The gains in agricultural output are linked to technological progress, refined farm methods, improved irrigation systems, high-yield crop species, superior pest and disease control, along with the effective application of fertilizers and pesticides. By streamlining water use, guaranteeing uniform and exact watering, lowering labor and enhancing crop health, irrigation automation enhances agricultural productivity. This results in higher crop yields and improved resource efficiency. As an example, in December 2023, data from the Food and Agriculture Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Italy, showed that the worldwide yield of primary crop commodities touched 9.6 billion tonnes in 2022, a rise from 9.53 billion tonnes in 2021. Thus, the surge in agricultural productivity is serving as a catalyst for the growth of the irrigation automation market.
What Is The Segmentation Of The Global Irrigation Automation Market?
The irrigation automationmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Automation Type: Time-Based Systems, Volume-Based Systems, Real-Time Feedback Systems, Computer-Based Irrigation Control Systems
2) By Component: Controllers, Sensors, Valves, Sprinklers, Other Components
3) By Irrigation Type: Drip Irrigation, Sprinkler Irrigation, Surface Irrigation
4) By End-Use: Agricultural, Non-Agricultural
Subsegments:
1) By Time-Based Systems: Fixed Time-Based Irrigation Systems, Programmable Time-Based Irrigation Systems, Smart Time-Based Irrigation Controllers
2) By Volume-Based Systems: Flow Meter-Integrated Systems, Volume-Measurement Irrigation Systems, Variable-Volume Irrigation Controllers
3) By Real-Time Feedback Systems: Soil Moisture Monitoring Systems, Weather-Based Irrigation Controllers, Sensor-Driven Irrigation Systems
4) By Computer-Based Irrigation Control Systems: PC-Connected Irrigation Systems, Cloud-Based Irrigation Control Platforms, Remote Monitoring and Control Systems
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How Are Emerging Trends Reshaping The Dynamics Of The Irrigation Automation Market?
Leading businesses in the irrigation automation market are directing their efforts towards the creation of sophisticated systems such as AI-empowered precision irrigation systems. The goal is to maximize water conservation, increase crop production, and bolster sustainability through on-the-spot modifications based on environmental factors and crop necessities. These AI-enhanced precision irrigation devices employ artificial intelligence to independently administer water distribution as per soil moisture, climate predictions, and crop demands, significantly boosting both water utilization efficiency and crop wellbeing. For example, in April 2022, Viridix, an agri-tech firm based in Israel, revealed their state-of-the-art precision irrigation system equipped with AI-driven autonomous abilities. This groundbreaking system employs a root sense soil moisture sensor, supplying real-time data on the quantity of water accessible to plant roots, which facilitates accurate irrigation decisions tailored to the plants' requirements. The aim of this technology is to augment water efficiency, escalate crop yields, and strengthen agricultural productivity, all while reducing resource use. Its AI abilities grant the system the capability to automate irrigation operations, hence maximizing water economy within varied farming environments, like orchards, vineyards, and greenhouses.
Who Are the Key Players In The Irrigation Automation Market?
Major companies operating in the irrigation automation market are:
• The Toro Company
• Valmont Industries Inc.
• Netafim Ltd.
• Lindsay Corporation
• Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd.
• Hunter Industries Inc.
• Rivulis Irrigation Ltd.
• Rain Bird Corporation
• Orbit Irrigation Products Inc.
• HydroPoint Data Systems Inc.
• Mahindra EPC Irrigation Limited
• Weathermatic
• Azud
• T-L Irrigation Company
• Nelson Irrigation Corporation
• NaanDanJain irrigation Ltd.
• Rubicon Water Limited
• Galcon Ltd.
• Calsense
• AgriDrip
• Growlink Inc.
• Ranch Systems Inc.
• Superior Automatic Sprinkler Corporation
• Viridix Ltd
• AquaSpy Inc.
What Are The Regional Insights Into The Irrigation Automation Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the irrigation automation market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the irrigation automation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
