Global Irrigation Automation Market by System (Automatic and Semi-automatic); By Irrigation Type (Sprinkler, Drip and Surface); By Automation Type (Time-based, Volume-based, Real-time based and Computer-based control system); ByEnd-Use (Agricultural and Non-agricultural)and Region – Analysis of Market Size, Share & Trends for 2019 – 2020 and Forecasts to 2030

Product Overview

Irrigation is referred to as artificial land or surface use of water. Despite inadequate rainfall, irrigation processes can be utilized for the production of crops. An integrated irrigation facility implies the system operation without or only with limited human activity in addition to the control. With timers, sensors, or computers, or mechanical equipment, almost any machine can be controlled. It enhances the irrigation cycle and allows producers to focus on other essential agricultural tasks. On the other hand, such a program may be costly, very complicated, and can require specialists to formulate and execute.

Market highlights

The global market size for irrigation automation valued at USD 3.5 billion in 2020 is expected to rise by CAGR 20% by 2030 to USD 10 billion by 2030. Rapid computerization and the use of smart technology for agriculture, government water management measures, and farming recognition of the advantages of irrigation automation are some of the contributing factors of market development. 

Recent Highlights in Irrigation Automation Market

• Lindsay Corporation has completed the acquisition of Net Irrigate LLC, an IoT technology business located in the United States that is interested in supplying irrigation consumers with remote control solutions in 2020. In the Field NET category of centralized irrigation monitoring and control solutions, Net Irrigate solutions have been incorporated.

Global Irrigation Automation Market Expected Market Growth

Irrigation Automation Market: Segments            

Drip irrigation is anticipated to witness the fastest growth in the market during the projected period 

Automatic drip irrigation has an over-10 year service life and a greater capacity rate, making them the most common types of irrigation solutions available to vegetable and line crops in countries like the USA, Canada, Brazil, and Spain.

During the forecast period, the automated systems category is expected to grow at a rapid rate  

The automated system market is expected to expand at an increased pace due to the high rates of automatic irrigation solutions used in agricultural sector applications in countries such as the US, Canada, Spain, Italy, and China.

By the form of automation, the market of irrigation automation is anticipated to be dominated by a time-based system

Time- and volume-oriented systems are semi-automatic and give the consumer the opportunity of volume or time regulation of the irrigation cycle. This versatility is more popular among farmers owing to the time-based systems.

The non-agricultural sector in irrigation automation is expected to be the fastest-growing business segment in the forecast period 2020-2030

The growth of golf courses and other sports facilities around the world has contributed to the introduction of a watering system. Such automated systems guarantee on-time spraying and lower water charges for owners and farmers with the necessary amount of water. The water shortage and a decline in the annual rainfall in the area of Asia-Pacific are set to propel irrigation market development.

Irrigation Automation Market: Market Dynamics

Drivers

Motivation from government bodies

With assistance from many national governments, the irrigation automation market is expanding and the increasing demand for food with an ever-growing population is promoting water and energy preservation. In combination with erratic precipitation trends, the growing water crisis is negatively affecting the use of traditional agricultural irrigation methods and is thus spurring the widespread use of advanced irrigation methods. Also, the introduction of modern technologies such as water management technology focused on soil humidity and environment enhances the implementation of irrigation automation systems. The Australian government, for example, has launched many research and development programs aimed at enhancing water quality. Also, the government has introduced an Irrigation Improvement Program on-farm to help upgrade of irrigation facilities of particular irrigators or to adjust irrigation practices to save water.

Restraints

Water shortage and the lack of awareness in underdeveloped regions

Demand for worldwide irrigation automation is increasingly growing and rapid expansion is anticipated to affect the water supplies for the future generations making it big trouble according to the environmentalists. Golf courses, urban landscaping, and residential plantation need water in large amounts which are anticipated to falter water supply. Some of the underdeveloped nations in MENA and APAC regions have seen tremendous challenges in adopting technologically advanced irrigation techniques due to the lack of IT infrastructure and lack of awareness to make use of better technologies this hinders the growth of the irrigation automation market.

COVID 19 Impact on Irrigation Automation Market

The pandemic has an effect on the industry around the world and the worldwide economy has been disastrously hit and is likely to continue in 2021. This also has an impact on the irrigation sector as the propagation of the virus still has a major influence on the water power ecosystem. Furthermore, tax restrictions, lack of job accessibility, and disruptions to the supply chain network to traveling bans are factors that adversely affect the irrigation industry. Therefore, the production of smart irrigation systems is being affected as the production facilities are temporarily shut down. Given the tough situation, irrigation companies hope to continue their activities, although small producers are susceptible to the difficulties of the pandemic. The irrigation sector is analyzing pessimistic results concerning the agricultural manufacturing and distribution system market. Therefore, the problems with agriculture and lock-out, limit the provision of world-wide irrigation facilities, thus impacting the overall demand for irrigation automation.

Irrigation Automation Market: Regions

Irrigation Automation Market is segmented based on regional analysis into five major regions. These include North America, Latin America, Europe, APAC, and MENA. In 2019 the area of Asia-Pacific showed the largest market share. The factors that drive the market growth are decreased water levels in Asia Pacific river basins along with greater growers' understanding of the importance of semi-automated and automated irrigation solutions. Due to the existence of largely agricultural land, and the increasing knowledge amongst farmers and producers of modern irrigation solutions, APAC has the largest market share in irrigation technology. Technological advances are expected to extend the field of automatic irrigation in Asia by applying to emerge economies. Thus in the APAC region, the market growth is anticipated to register the highest CAGR in the forecast period of 2020-2030. India and China have large intensively farmed areas in this region; this gives the suppliers of automated irrigation systems substantial development prospects. In the region, the total irrigation automation industry accounts for over 30% of revenue in 2019. Concerning market share, in the global irrigation automation market, Europe and North America took second and third place in 2019.

The Irrigation Automation Market is further segmented by region into:

• North America Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – the United States and Canada
• Latin America Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, and Rest of Latin America
• Europe Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, NORDIC, Russia, Turkey, and Rest of Europe
• APAC Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – India, China, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, New Zealand, Australia, and Rest of APAC
• MENA Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – North Africa, Israel, GCC, South Africa, and Rest of MENA

Irrigation Automation Market: Key Players

• The Toro Company (US)
  • Company Overview
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  • Key Product Offerings
  • Financial Performance
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Risk Analysis
  • Recent Development
  • Regional Presence
  • SWOT Analysis

• Netafim (Israel)
• Galcon (Israel)
• Rubicon Water (Australia)
• Weathermatic (US)
• Nelson Irrigation (US)
• Most tech Water Solution Ltd (Israel)
• Avanijal Agri Automation Pvt Ltd. (India)
• Hunter Industries (US)
• Valmont Industries Inc. (US)
• Rain Bird (US)
• Jain Irrigation Systems (India)
• Lindsay Corporation (US)
• Grow Link (US)
• Irritec S.P.An (Italy)
• Bluray (India)
• Grow green Irrigation Systems (India)
• Tevatron (Italy)
• Dorset Group B.V (Netherlands)
• Other Prominent Players

The Irrigation Automation Market report also contains analysis on:

• Irrigation Automation Market Segments: 
• By System: 
• Automatic
• Semi-Automatic
• By Irrigation Type:
• Sprinkler irrigation
• Drip irrigation
• Surface irrigation 
• By End-use: 
• Agricultural 
• Open fields
• Greenhouses 
• Non-agricultural
• Golf courses 
• Lawns
• Sports grounds 
• By Automation type 
• Time-based
• Volume-based
• Real-time based
• Computer-based control system 
• Irrigation Automation Market Dynamics
• Irrigation Automation Market Size
• Supply & Demand
• Current Trends/Issues/Challenges
• Competition & Companies Involved in the Market
• Value Chain of the Market

Market Drivers and Restraints