Agriculture is the cultivation of land and breeding of animals and plants to provide food, fiber and other products to sustain life. The world population has been increasing at a faster rate and is projected to reach 9.6 billion ....see more
The soil wetting agents market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.20% from 2015 to reach USD 129.5 Million by 2020. The primary factors driving the soil wetting agents market are the increasing application in turf care as a penetrant and humectant, and adoption of precision farming and protected agriculture. The growing turf care application, especially in North America and Europe, drives the soil wetting agents market at a high rate. Protected agriculture is mainly practiced in greenhouses and nurseries, and ornamental horticulture. The intensive use of agrochemicals in protected agriculture drives the use of soil wetting agents, which further propels the growth of the soil wetting agents market.
The feed pigments market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2015 to reach a projected value of USD 1.07 Billion by 2020. The market growth is driven by growing customer demand for meat products and rising awareness about health benefits of carotenoids for animals among the livestock growers. The market is further driven by factors such as growing industrialization of pork, aquaculture, and poultry business and acknowledgment of the importance of feed pigments in fish farming.
The soil treatment market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2015, to reach a projected value of USD 36.29 Billion by 2020. The market growth is driven by rising concerns about food security and shrinking arable land. The market is further driven by factors such as changing farming practices and increasing demand for organic food.
The global greenhouse irrigation system market is estimated to grow from USD 747.3 Million in 2014 to USD 1.3 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 10.5% from 2015 to 2020. In 2014, the market was dominated by Asia-Pacific, followed by Europe. Boost in cultivation of vegetables and fruits in greenhouses in the Asia-Pacific region has also led to its dominance in the global greenhouse irrigation system market. The Asia-Pacific market is also projected to grow at the highest CAGR owing to rapid growth in land area under greenhouses and high population growth in the region.
The global market size of mold inhibitors is projected to reach about USD 1.83 Billion by 2020 at a CAGR of 3.0% between 2015 and 2020, with the increasing use of mold inhibitors in numerous feeds for livestock. Furthermore, rising opportunities in emerging markets such as India, China, and Brazil are anticipated to augment the market size of mold inhibitors over the forecast period. In 2014, North America was the largest market for mold inhibitors. The market in the Asia-Pacific region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period, followed by Latin America.
Silage inoculants are used to increase the fermentation rate in silage and enzymes and to break down some of the fibre and starch in the silage. The silage inoculants & enzymes market is projected to exhibit a growth potential (4.0%) in the next five years., Factors such as increasing feed grain and compound feed prices, increasing livestock population, decreasing grazing and pasture land area, and increasing demand for livestock production are increasing the market for silage inoculants & enzymes globally. The global silage inoculants & enzymes market is projected to reach $489.05 Million by 2020, at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2015 to 2020.
The market for transgenic seeds has a significant impact on agriculture production. Transgenic seeds are gaining better response compared to other pest control agents. The driving factors for this market are the increasing global population and food requirements, rise in cost of fertilizers & pesticides, and easier residue management. Transgenic seeds gained popularity due to various factors, including increasing cost of seeds, production of high-quality agricultural produce, increasing rates of crop rotation, and raising awareness among farmers with respect to the increasing toxicity of the agrochemicals. Additionally, increased strive for yield maximization across the globe is encouraging the farmers to adopt transgenic seeds. The transgenic seeds market is projected to reach $35.2 Billion by 2020, at a CAGR of 12.3%, as studied from 2015.
Pyrethroids are a special chemical class of active ingredients; these compounds are related to pyrethrins and resemble them in insecticidal properties. Pyrethroids are low in toxicity to mammals and birds, and require very low doses to kill insects. The market for pyrethroids is estimated to be valued at $2,559.62 million in 2014, and is projected to reach $3,233.24 million by 2019, at a CAGR of 4.8%.
Feed testing includes testing for pesticides, mycotoxin, metals, minerals, drugs, antibiotics, and pathogens in feed and feed ingredients to ensure the absence of contaminants that are responsible for foodborne illnesses, toxicity, or poisoning. This report describes the feed testing market in terms of tests conducted such as pathogen testing, nutritional and labeling analysis, mycotoxin testing, fat and oil analysis, proximate analysis, and pesticide & fertilizer analysis; the type of livestock that consumes the feed, which includes swine, poultry, aquatic animals, pets, cattle, and equines; and various key geographical markets.
The global gluten feed market is expected to reach a value of $1,055.5 Million by 2019, at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2014 to 2019. The market size is estimated by segmenting the market into micro-markets, based on the share of each source, livestock, and geographical region. The market data is available from 2013 to 2019, with a forecasted CAGR from 2014 to 2019.
This report analyzes the feed palatability enhancers & modifiers market by type, livestock, and geography. Geographically, the report is segmented into Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and Rest of the World. The livestock covered in this report are swine, poultry, cattle, pet, and aquaculture. The market segmentation in terms of category of the report includes flavors, sweeteners, and texturants. The palatability enhancers are added to the animal feed in order to nullify the bitter taste of vitamins, minerals, and other medicines, thus increasing the feed intake by the animal. This also provides shelf life stability to the product. The other additives are used to achieve an ideal terrain in the gastrointestinal tract that will limit the excessive growth of pathogenic microbes and optimize the conditions for the proliferation of beneficial bacteria.
The global acaricides market is estimated to be valued at $275.1 million by 2019, at a projected CAGR of 5.2% from 2014. Leading players in this industry include BASF SE (Germany), Dow The Chemical Company (U.S.), Bayer AG (Germany), Merck &Co. Ltd (U.S.), and Syngenta (Japan). The Asia-Pacific region is estimated to be the largest consumer of acaricides in the world, followed by Europe. China is estimated as the largest market in the Asia-Pacific, having captured around 44% of the total market in the region, in 2013.
Globally, there is an increase in the demand for animal protein due to an increase in the income of the middle class population and rapid urbanization. The relationship between a balanced diet and optimum productivity has been well-understood by the players of the livestock production sector. In fact, animal feed is a major factor that is controlling the profitability of the livestock production business. Hence, today industries are not conservative when it comes to manufacturing high-quality animal feed ingredients. Proteins and fats optimize the nutritional levels of feed.
The increasing middle-class populationand rising per capita income, along with increasing expenditure on animal health and wellness are some of the drivers ofthe animal feed micronutrients market. The animal feed micronutrients market is expected to reach a value of $1476.3 million by 2019 growing at a CAGR of 6.1% from year 2014 to 2019.The market is estimated by segmenting the market into micro-markets, based on the share of each type, livestock, and geographical region. The animal micronutrients market is segmented into zinc, iron, manganese, copper and others according to type, and ruminants, poultry, aqua, swine, equine and others, by livestock. The market data is available from 2012 to 2019 with a forecasted CAGR from 2014 to2019.
Pork is the culinary name for the meat of the domestic pig. It is one of the most common types of meat consumed worldwide. Similar to all types of meat, pork is eaten both, freshly cooked and preserved. Some examples of preserved pork are ham, smoked pork, gammon, bacon, and sausage. Pork is a popular meat in the Western world. It is also very common in Chinese cuisine.
Acids and nutrient content in the feed is highly required and necessary for the proper growth and maintenance of animals. It is an emerging market due to the increase in awareness and growth in developing countries, which provide a constant support for the revenue. Although the current scenario depicts a wide range of application, the major market is focused towards the ruminant, poultry, and swine feeds.
The bioactive ingredients market is emerging with increased awareness and growing health concerns. People are turning towards healthy food that fulfills the requirement of essential nutrients in the body. With increasing education, people are gaining awareness regarding the types of food & beverages that help in maintaining a balanced diet and proper health. Manufacturers are also taking into consideration the convenience factor for consumers and providing them with healthy nutrients in the form of food & beverages instead of supplements. Cosmeceuticals is a growing concept which combines bioactive with personal care. For instance, various mineral-enriched or vitamin-enriched herbal creams, shampoos, etc., are entering the market with guarantees of better skincare, hair care, etc.
Phosphorus is an essential nutrient required for plant growth. It helps in root development, plant maturation, and seed development. Together with nitrogen and potassium, phosphorus is one of the most important elements for plant life. These features make phosphorus essential to maximize the production of grains and forage. Modern farming is dependent on the use of inorganic fertilizers that contain phosphorus.
Globally, there has been an increased demand for animal protein especially poultry meat and eggs. The increase in the average level of income, population rise, and urbanization are some of the drivers triggering the demand for poultry products and ultimately the poultry feed and poultry additives.
This report estimates the market size of the global oilseed and grain seed, in terms of revenue. The global oilseed and grain seed market is expected to reach $64,113.0 million by 2018, with increasing food demand at CAGR of 12.0% from 2013 to 2018. Global oilseed and grain seed market drivers, restraints & challenges, burning issues, and trends are discussed in detail.
The practice of agriculture around the world showed a significant change owing to the developments made in farm equipment industry. Mechanization in agriculture increasingly proved important and played a key role in agricultural production globally.
The seed treatment market consists of crop protection chemicals or agrochemicals, specifically for seeds, and genetically modified (GM) crop-seeds. Crop protection chemicals are the most dominating segment of this market in terms of market share as well as product innovations. Seed treatment market is further classified as insecticides (chemical), fungicides (chemical), bio-control seed treatments, and other seed treatment chemicals.
The seed treatment market consists of crop protection chemicals or agrochemicals, specifically for seeds, and genetically modified (GM) crop-seeds. Crop protection chemicals are the most dominating segment of this market in terms of market share as well as product innovations. Seed treatment market is further classified as insecticides (chemical), fungicides (chemical), bio-control seed treatments, and other seed treatment chemicals.
The seed treatment market consists of crop protection chemicals or agrochemicals, specifically for seeds, and genetically modified (GM) crop-seeds. Crop protection chemicals are the most dominating segment of this market in terms of market share as well as product innovations. Seed treatment market is further classified as insecticides (chemical), fungicides (chemical), bio-control seed treatments, and other seed treatment chemicals.