Global Irrigation Automation Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031

Global Irrigation Automation Market, By System (Automatic and Semi-Automatic), Irrigation Type (Drip Irrigation, Sprinkler Irrigation, and Surface Irrigation), Components (Controllers, Sensors, Valves, Sprinklers, and Other Components), End Use (Agricultural and Non-Agricultural), Automation Type (Time-Based Systems, Volume-Based Systems, Real-Time Feedback Systems, and Computer-Based Irrigation Control Systems) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031.

Irrigation Automation Market Analysis and Size

The irrigation automation market is advancing with smart sensors for precise water management, reducing waste. The latest methods integrate AI for predictive watering schedules and optimizing crop yields. Technologies such as IoT enable remote monitoring and control, enhancing efficiency. Market growth is driven by agriculture's demand for sustainable solutions amid climate challenges, fostering the adoption of automated irrigation systems.

The global irrigation automation market size was valued at USD 1.22 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 5.03 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 19.4% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2031. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include depth expert analysis, patient epidemiology, pipeline analysis, pricing analysis, and regulatory framework.

Report Scope and Market Segmentation       

Market Definition

Irrigation automation refers to the use of technology to control and optimize the process of watering crops or landscapes. It involves automated systems that monitor soil moisture levels, weather conditions, and plant water requirements. This allows for precise scheduling and delivery of water, reducing waste and improving efficiency in agricultural and gardening practices.

Irrigation Automation Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Increase in Agriculture Productivity

Automated irrigation systems significantly boost agriculture productivity by ensuring crops receive precise water amounts at optimal times, maintaining ideal soil moisture levels. This technology minimizes plant stress and enhances yield quality, crucial for meeting rising global food demands sustainably. For instance, in California's Central Valley, adoption of automated drip irrigation systems has improved water efficiency and crop yields, demonstrating the market's capability to address food production challenges through enhanced irrigation practices.

• Ease of Integration with Precision Agriculture

The seamless integration of irrigation automation with precision agriculture technologies such as GPS-guided machinery and crop monitoring systems enhances farm management efficiency. For instance, combining automated irrigation systems with real-time crop data enables precise water delivery based on specific plant needs and environmental conditions. This integrated approach supports data-driven decisions, optimizes resource utilization, and ultimately boosts farm profitability by maximizing crop yield and quality while minimizing input costs.

Opportunities

• Rising Water Conservation Initiatives

Rising global awareness of water scarcity has spurred increased demand for irrigation automation systems. These technologies optimize water usage by precisely delivering water to crops based on real-time data, reducing waste and conserving resources. For instance, in regions such as California's Central Valley, where water shortages are common, automated irrigation systems have become essential. This growing emphasis on water conservation presents significant opportunities for companies offering advanced irrigation automation solutions to meet agricultural sustainability goals.

• Advancements in Technology

Advancements in sensors, IoT, and cloud computing have revolutionized irrigation management, offering real-time insights into soil moisture, weather conditions, and crop water needs. This enables precise irrigation scheduling and adjustments, optimizing water use and crop health. For instance, companies such as Netafim integrate IoT sensors and cloud platforms to deliver precise irrigation solutions. Such innovations not only enhance agricultural productivity but also drive the growth of the irrigation automation market globally.

Restraints/Challenges

• Complexity of Integration

The complexity of integrating automation systems with existing irrigation infrastructure and software poses a significant challenge for market adoption. Compatibility issues between different brands or systems often necessitate customization and technical expertise. This complexity can deter potential users and slow market growth, as seamless integration remains a persistent barrier without straightforward solutions.    

• High Initial Cost and Investment

The high upfront cost of irrigation automation systems, encompassing sensors, controllers, and infrastructure, poses a significant barrier to adoption, particularly for small-scale farmers and those with limited capital. This financial hurdle restricts widespread implementation, hindering market growth and limiting access to potential benefits such as water conservation and increased efficiency in agricultural practices.  

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Recent Developments

• In June 2023, Hunter Industries launched two new field servers, the Hunter FS-3000 and FS-1000. These servers enable custom irrigation management within automation platforms, integrating resource management and precise irrigation control into diverse facilities
• In March 2023, Jain Irrigation completed its merger with Rivulis, initially announced in June 2022. This transaction forms one of the world's largest leaders in global irrigation and climate solutions. The merged entity focuses on technological innovation, environmental sustainability (ESG), and advanced agricultural inputs
• In October 2022, Rubicon Water entered MoU with Uzbekistan's Ministry of Water Resources. This initiative aims to modernize Uzbekistan's irrigation infrastructure through the installation of remote management software and 26 automated control gates, enhancing efficiency in water resource management
• In February 2022, Hunter Golf partnered with POGO to enhance the Hunter Pilot™ Network with new sensors and visual insights integrations. This collaboration empowers customers with scientific data for maximizing irrigation efficiency in golf course management

Irrigation Automation Market Scope

The market is segmented on the basis of system, irrigation type, component, end use and automation type. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

System

• Automatic
• Semi-Automatic

 Irrigation Type

• Drip Irrigation
• Sprinkler Irrigation
• Surface Irrigation

 Component

• Controllers
• Sensors
  • Weather Based
  • Soil
  • Fertigation
• Valves
• Sprinklers
• Other Components

 End Use

• Agricultural
  • Open Fields
  • Greenhouses
• Non-Agricultural
  • Golf Courses
  • Residential
  • Sports Grounds
  • Others

 Automation Type

• Time-Based Systems
• Volume-Based Systems
• Real-Time Feedback Systems
• Computer-Based Irrigation Control Systems

Irrigation Automation Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, system, irrigation type, component, end use and automation type as referenced above.

The countries covered in the market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the irrigation automation market, driven by vast agricultural lands and rapid climatic changes. Government support and increasing demand to reduce water wastage and rising demand for drip irrigation automation system will fuel market growth in the region during the forecast period.

North America is projected to observe significant growth in the irrigation automation market, driven by major key players and stringent government regulations aimed at reducing water footprints. This trend is expected to propel market expansion in the region in the coming years.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.

Competitive Landscape and Irrigation Automation Market Share Analysis

The market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to market.

Some of the major players operating in the market are:

• NETAFIM (Israel)
• Lindsay Corporation (U.S.)
• VALMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. (U.S.)
• The Toro Company (U.S.)
• Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. (India)
• HUNTER INDUSTRIES INC. (U.S.)
• Rain Bird Corporation (U.S.)
• HydroPoint (U.S.)
• Weathermatic (U.S.)
• Nelson Irrigation (U.S.)
• CALSENSE (U.S.)
• Rubicon Water (Australia)
• Growlink, Inc. (U.S.)
• Ranch Systems, Inc. (U.S.)