Fertigation Control System Market By Channel Type (Multi, Single, Dual), Technology (Automated, Manual), End Use (Greenhouse, Open Field, Research Body) & Region - Forecast to 2021 - 2031

Fertigation Control System Market Snapshot

Growing concerns over food security and sustainability of intensive farming practices are key factors supporting the adoption of fertigation control systems. According to a recent report by Future Market Insights (FMI), the market will cross US$ 247 Mn in 2021, rising at a CAGR of 6.7% year on year growth in 2021.

Revenue generated in the automated fertigation control system segment will increase at 9.1% CAGR between 2021 and 2031, sealing its dominance in the overall market.

Key Points Covered in Fertigation Control System Market Survey

• Market Estimates and Forecasts (2016-2031)
• Key Drivers and Restraints Shaping Market Growth
• Segment-wise, Country-wise, and Region-wise Analysis
• Competition Mapping and Benchmarking
• Brand Share and Market Share Analysis
• Key Product Innovations and Regulatory Climate
• COVID-19 Impact on Fertigation Control System and How to Navigate
• Recommendation on Key Winning Strategies

Fertigation Control System Sales in 2016 to 2020 Vs Fertigation Control System Market Future Outlook 2021 to 2031

Between 2016 and 2020, the global fertigation control system market expanded at a CAGR of over 3.2 %. Different types of fertilizer applications are commercially available. This is due to the need for better crop yield and production. Moreover, investments have increased over time and this has led to the adoption of fertigation systems for greenhouse cultivation.

In terms of pricing, the level of output channels involved in an individual system is considered to be the key determinant. The system pricing is understood to be in between US$ 650 for uni-channel to the extent of US$ 8,000 per unit for multichannel systems.

Retail channel pricing is the common mode undertaken by the equipment manufacturers to provide the end users for the said equipment. Future Market Insights forecasts the global fertigation control system market to expand at over 8.0 % CAGR through 2031.

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What Opportunities are Available for Fertigation Control System Suppliers?

The trend of "customization" has had an impact on the growth of the fertigation control system market in recent years. Controlled environment agriculture (CEA), vertical farming, indoor urbanized farming, and hydroponic growing methods have all seen increased acceptance, providing market participants with more opportunity to supply customized services and solutions.

What are the Challenges Restricting Fertigation Control Systems Adoption?

The initial installation cost associated with the fertigation control systems is one of the prominent challenges to market growth. Also, experts are required for the installation and for efficient operation of the system.

Therefore, technical support should be pursued in order to achieve desired results whenever required. Moreover, fertilizers in tanks frequently cause corrosion in metal components of the system. This problem can be abolished with the use of corrosion resistant materials, especially in fertilizer tanks and other equipment that comes into contact with fertilizer.

What Factors Will Drive Sales of Fertigation Control Systems?

Fertigation control systems have a number of advantages, including the ability to adjust nutrient requirements of crops in order to maximise their growth. For instance, numerous players are selling fertigation control systems that can regulate chemical dosing to maintain proper pH values and other soil factors that are essential for plant growth.

Dosing of nutrients in irrigation water to maintain a diluted nutrient solution is also possible with the fertigation control systems. fertigation control systems are a cost-effective option reducing requirements of labour, nutrient volume, and dosing.

Country-wise Insights

What are the Prospects of the Fertigation Control System Market in the U.S.?

The U.S. market is expected to register a CAGR of 8.0% from 2021-2031. In the U.S., fertigation control systems have been installed throughout the country in a fairly advanced agriculture sector.

Moreover, automated fertigation control systems are gaining traction in the U.S. market. New trends in the fertigation management applications of irrigated vegetable crops are becoming common in the country, creating a conducive environment for long term growth.

How Large is the Opportunity for Fertigation Control Systems in Germany?

According to the research, the fertigation control system market in Germany is expected to rise at 8.9% CAGR during the forecast period. Small-scale farming operations are raising the scope of commercial urban farming in many regions of Germany,

This has witnessed significant growth in recent years. Additionally, the adoption of urban farming and organic farming in developed countries of Europe is propelling market growth of fertigation control systems.

What is the Commercial Potential for Fertigation Control Systems in China?

The fertigation control system market in China accounts for nearly 13% of the global market. The country is large producer, consumer, and trader of equipment related to farming and agriculture.

Innovations in agricultural operations, mainly to support new agricultural business entities, social agricultural production services, cultivation plans for competent farmers, and agricultural credit guarantees are being boosted through government regulations.

However, the sales of automatic control field of fertigation in the country is low, compared to U.S. The trade war is expected to have a moderately adverse impact on the market in the short term.

How is the Fertigation Control System Market Projected to Expand in Spain?

According to the study, the fertigation control system market in Spain is expected to account for a major share of 19.4% in Europe from 2021-2031. In European countries, the cultivation of fertigated crops frequently suffers from a scarcity of water, which affects the yield of cultivation.

In Spain, drip irrigation system technologies have been installed extensively by water users’ associations. Infrastructure of centralized fertigation has been adopted by most of the country in agricultural areas to reduce additional labor costs.

What are the Prospects for Fertigation Control Systems Sales in India?

Due to increasing awareness about smart agriculture solutions over traditional practices in India, the market is projected to rise with a growth rate of 8.5% during the forecast period.  The application of fertigation control systems in arid and semi-arid regions is becoming popular in India.

India is one of the top countries in the production of sugarcane in which adoption of fertigation control system is proved to be a catalyst supporting sugarcane yield in addition to propelling the global fertigation control system market.

Category-wise Insights

Which Channel Type is Preferred for Fertigation Control Systems?

The multi-channel fertigation control system is expected to register a CAGR of 8.2% over the forecast period from 2021-2031. Multi-channel systems are fully configurable, assists precision farming, and can be used for multiple crop fields.

With aid of digitalization, these systems are being incorporated with more advancements than ever before, while being readily adopted by end-users, in a vast intensive farming sector.

Which Technology is Dominant in Fertigation Control Systems Market?

Automated technology ensures superior crop results in comparison to conventional practices. It helps to improve the efficiency of micronutrient delivery to the crops. Additionally, automated control systems have sensors which measure the water level in the tank and its temperature.

Pump controls and irrigation valves can be controlled easily. The segment is expected to create an absolute dollar opportunity of USD 828.2 Mn from 2021-2031, owing to higher application efficacy.

Which Application of Fertigation Control Systems Drives Demand?

The greenhouse segment is expected to remain a key consumer sector for investments in fertigation control systems. Organic farming applications have witnessed significant growth in the recent past, because of increasing demand to maximize productivity. The segment is expected to register a CAGR of 8.3% from 2021-2031.

Competitive Landscape

The fertigation control system market includes a moderately consolidated competitive environment, where a majority of market players are focusing on strategic collaborations. Leading fertigation control system manufacturers are currently working on R&D efforts and new product launches to keep up with the rising product consumption in South Asia and East Asia.

• For instance, in 2018, Netafim introduced a digital irrigation solution, ‘NetBeat’, which provided farmers with real-time recommendations based on data related to plant, soil, and weather conditions to personalize their irrigation programs.
• Cravo announced the launch of a new computer system designed to control cooling and retractable greenhouse roofs in addition to conventional fertigation requirements.
• In June 2020, The University of Cordoba announced the launch of a new mobile app named Reutivar App to calculate and control fertilizer and water content in irrigation systems.

Report Scope

Global Fertigation Control System Market by Category

By Channel

• Multi
• Single
• Dual

By Technology

• Automated
• Manual

By End-use

• Greenhouse
• Open Field
• Research Body
• Others

By Region

• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• East Asia
• South Asia & Pacific
• Middle East & Africa