The global autonomous crop management market size is anticipated to reach USD 5.58 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 16.2% over the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The collection of agricultural data to enhance crop growth, development, and production using advanced software and technologies is known as autonomous crop management. The market is expanding due to growing agricultural activities and the demand for real-time data for decision-making.
The primary goal of the crop management framework is to understand the environment by analyzing data generated with the help of crop management software. Since the data gathered from agricultural activities depends on real-time data analysis, which makes data management crucial. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have become more widespread, enabling real-time access to data that simplifies data management tasks like planning, buying, feeding, harvesting, marketing, and inventory control. Real-time data collected from farming operations aid in analysis and decision-making. Thus, an increase in the implementation of AI and ML for real-time farm data management is driving the growth of the industry.
Furthermore, to meet the growing need for food, most companies are implementing a variety of strategies like merger acquisition, partnerships, and new product launches by implementing a wide range of technologies. For instance, in August 2022, Trimble acquired Bilberry French technology company to extend the selective spraying capabilities for sustainable farming. Selective spraying solutions help the farmers to address the challenges that include an increase in production costs and rising weed resistance to herbicides.
Additionally, in 2019, Syngenta acquired the Cropio Group, an Ag-Tech company that offers end-to-end software solutions that provide imaging, equipment tracking, and record keeping. Software is required to meet the needs of farmers striving for great productivity. This has prompted many investors to fund startups, contributing to the crop management software market expansion.
However, a lack of workforce with proper technical knowledge is likely to hamper the industry’s growth. The industry’s expansion in the upcoming years is also anticipated to be hindered by poor internet access, particularly in emerging markets. Nevertheless, the key players are expecting to find plenty of opportunities to profit in the near future, owing to the technical improvements and the increasing use of smartphones. For instance, in February 2022, Croptracker, Inc. released ground-breaking Harvest Quality Vision 3.0 (HQV 3.0) which to anticipate the size of harvested food accurately. It uses the same off-the-shelf LiDAR technology seen in iPads and iPhones to quickly and accurately scan fruits of all shapes and sizes.
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The major factors driving the industry’s growth include the rising use of contemporary farming techniques and rising food demand brought on by the world's expanding population.
The services segment is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR of 16.7% during the forecast period. Services are further bifurcated into professional and managed services. Professional services are further classified into system integration & consulting and maintenance & support. System integration is anticipated to grow with the fastest CAGR during the forecast period
The cloud-based software model is anticipated to gain significant market share over the projected period as it eliminates energy consumption and provides storage for a large amount of data while facilitating cost-saving
Crop tracking and management held the largest share of 30.4% in 2021. Owing to the benefits offered such as minimizing human error and providing real-time alerts to infections & diseases to reduce crop loss
The digital revolution in the agricultural sector, along with government financial initiatives for farms, is expected to drive the demand for crop management software in Europe in the upcoming years
Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period owing to the availability of the largest agricultural land, which provides opportunities for the market to grow in countries such as China, India, and Japan
Grand View Research has segmented the global autonomous crop management market based on solution, deployment, application, and region:
Autonomous Crop Management Solution Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
Software
Services
Professional Services
System integration & consulting
Maintenance & support
Managed Services
Autonomous Crop Management Deployment Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
On-premises
Cloud-based
Autonomous Crop Management Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
Crop Tracking and Management
Weather Tracking & Forecasting
Irrigation Management
Labor and Resource Tracking
Others
Autonomous Crop Management Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
U.K.
France
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South America
Brazil
Middle East & Africa
List of Key Players in the Autonomous Crop Management Market
Croptracker
Cropio
Software Solutions Integrated (SSI)
Agrivi
Granular
Trimble
Farm ERP
Conservis
Raven Industries
Topcon Corporation
Proagrica
Cropin
CropX
Microsoft Corporation (Farm Beats)
IBM (Regenerative Agriculture)
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