- Agricultural biotechnology, involving the use of scientific tools and techniques to modify living organisms for agricultural improvement, is becoming increasingly vital to enhance crop productivity, pest resistance, and climate adaptability across both plant and animal systems
- The escalating demand for agricultural biotechnology is primarily fueled by the global need for sustainable food production, growing population pressures, and advancements in genetic engineering, genome editing, and synthetic biology that enable more efficient and resilient agricultural practices
- North America dominated the agricultural biotechnology market with a share of 41.87% in 2024, due to strong investment in biotech research, favorable regulatory support, and widespread adoption of genetically modified crops
- Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the agricultural biotechnology market during the forecast period due to the rapid modernization of agriculture, growing food demand, and increasing investment in biotech research
- Plants segment dominated the market with a market share of 42.6% in 2024, due to the widespread adoption of plant-based antiviral solutions in agriculture and the development of genetically modified crops with built-in viral immunity. The global focus on crop biosecurity and sustainable farming practices continues to support growth in this segment
