PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1362922
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1362922
The U.S. agro textile market size is expected to reach USD 584.7 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.3% during the forecast period according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.. This growth is attributed to the growing demand for agricultural products and technological advancements in agrotechnology.
The need to increase agricultural production has pushed manufacturers in the agricultural sector to come up with alternatives to traditional methods, such as soil additives, that help them. The limited availability of natural resources used in farming activities and stringent rules by governing bodies regarding materials, such as a number of pesticides, have made technological advancement a major factor in increasing agricultural productivity. Recent times have seen a rise in R&D activities in agricultural technology that has made a significant impact on the use of agrotextiles by incorporating them into newer methods and modifying the textile itself to become more efficient.
The increasing use of greenhouses and innovation in the materials used for greenhouses has helped boost innovation in agro textile industry in the U.S. Shade nets with properties such as UV protection, sunlight reflection, and breathable fabrics are increasingly opted for by consumers for their use in greenhouses and terrace farming.
Modern users are shifting toward techniques such as soilless farming. Increasing urbanization is decreasing the land available for farming practices. The growth and nutrient potential of available land is going down, which has made it tougher to increase yield without using chemical alternatives that are harmful to the environment. The use of chemical alternatives at different stages of farming is likely to reduce the quality of the produce. Soilless farming is a suitable alternative for manufacturers using techniques such as aeroponics, hydroponics, and aquaponics. This is useful in urban areas where there is a limitation of available land for farming.
The uncertainty in resources such as water and land coupled with other environmental factors such as pests and climate fluctuations has led farmers to use agro-technology to keep up their production levels. The use of technology in agricultural activities is expected to increase crop yield. Rising demand for high-quality food is expected to drive the agro textile market in the U.S. on account of the increasing product use in different farming practices.