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Fertilizing machinery refers to equipment used to apply fertilizers to crops in agricultural fields. These machines ensure the even distribution of fertilizers, which helps improve soil fertility and supports healthy crop growth. Fertilizing machinery is essential in precision farming, as it allows farmers to apply the precise amount of nutrients needed by the crops, minimizing fertilizer wastage and enhancing nutrient management efficiency.
The primary product categories within fertilizing machinery include fertilizer dryers, fertilizer screening machines, fertilizer crushers, fertilizer granulators, and fertilizer mixers. Fertilizer granulators are particularly important in fertilizer manufacturing facilities, as they are used to transform raw materials into specific organic and compound fertilizers. Fertilizer spreaders come in various types, such as single-disc and double-disc fertilizer spreaders, and play a crucial role in evenly distributing fertilizers in agricultural, forestry, greenbelt, and other relevant applications. These machines are essential tools in modern agriculture to enhance crop production and optimize the use of fertilizers.
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The fertilizing machinery market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $15.39 billion in 2024 to $16.6 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to agriculture trends, population growth, environmental regulations, economic factors.
The fertilizing machinery market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $21.13 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainability and environmental concerns, increasing global food demand, government incentives and regulations, changing farming practices, climate change and weather variability. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, market consolidation, autonomous and ai-driven machinery, variable rate technology (vrt), integration with other farming equipment.
The growing demand for food crops worldwide is expected to drive the fertilizing machinery market. This demand is fueled by global population growth, increased urbanization, and shifting dietary preferences toward more resource-intensive foods. Fertilizing machinery supports food crop production by ensuring precise and efficient nutrient distribution, boosting crop yields, and fostering sustainable farming practices to meet the rising food demand. For example, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, an India-based government department, reported that India achieved a foodgrain production of 3,296.87 lakh tons in the agricultural year 2022-23, an increase of 140.71 lakh tons from the previous year's production of 3,156.16 lakh tons. Thus, the global demand for food crops is driving the growth of the fertilizing machinery market.
The rise in government initiatives to promote agricultural mechanization is expected to fuel the growth of the fertilizing machinery market. Agricultural mechanization involves using mechanical and technological equipment to carry out agricultural tasks, aiming to improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability in farming. Government programs support the market by providing subsidies, encouraging mechanization, funding research, improving infrastructure, influencing trade policies, promoting sustainability, and integrating modern equipment into rural development initiatives. These efforts motivate farmers to invest in advanced machinery, leading to agricultural modernization and increased productivity. For instance, in January 2022, the Congressional Research Service, a US-based public policy research institute, reported that approximately $171.3 billion was allocated for research and development in 2022, marking an increase of $13.5 billion from the 2021 budget. Therefore, the rise in government initiatives to promote agricultural mechanization is driving the growth of the fertilizing machinery market.
Key players in the fertilizing machinery market are introducing innovations such as support and training programs to encourage entrepreneurship in rural areas. Support and training involve providing assistance to help users or teams effectively utilize a product, system, or service. This includes offering guidance, troubleshooting, and skill development through various educational resources. For example, in August 2024, Raminfo Limited, an India-based technology solutions provider, introduced Kisan Drones, an advanced drone platform designed for precise field mapping and efficient fertilizer spraying. Kisan Drones is a drone-as-a-service platform aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity. It will provide farmers with access to drones, along with servicing and pilot training, thus promoting entrepreneurship in rural areas. The company plans to open over 100 stores across multiple states within the next two years, facilitating the widespread adoption of drone technology in agriculture.
Major companies in the fertilizing machinery market are focusing on autonomous technology to maintain their market position. Autonomous fertilizing machines can perform fertilization tasks without direct human intervention. In collaboration with Raven Industries Inc., Case IH introduced the Trident 5550 applicator in August 2022. This autonomous spreader combines driverless technology with advanced cameras and radar systems to allow remote planning and execution of field operations, obstacle detection, and real-time monitoring and control via mobile devices. Such innovations address labor shortages, enhance operational efficiency, and provide precise spreading in the field, marking a pioneering step in autonomous agriculture equipment.
In March 2023, CNH Industrial, a UK-based manufacturer of agricultural and construction machinery, acquired Augmenta Agriculture Technologies for $110 million. This acquisition is intended to strengthen its precision farming capabilities. Augmenta, a France-based company, specializes in automated variable rate application (VRA) technology, which optimizes the use of inputs like fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. Augmenta Agriculture Technologies focuses on precision agriculture solutions.
Major companies operating in the fertilizing machinery market include Deere and Company, Kuhn Group, AGCO Corporation, Kubota Corporation, Lanco Corporation, CNH Industrial NV, Mahindra Tractors, Simonsen Industries Inc., Crump Spreaders Australia, Salford Group Inc., Great Plains Manufacturing Inc., Dawn Equipment Company Inc., Yetter Manufacturing Company Inc., Bourgault Industries Ltd., Horsch Maschinen GmbH, Hardi International A/S, John Shearer Pty. Ltd., Morris Industries Ltd., Vaderstad-Verken AB, Kverneland Group, Amazone Ltd., Bogballe A/S, Rauch Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH, Sulky-Burel SAS, Vicon Industries Inc., Chandler Equipment Inc., Adams Fertilizer Equipment, Dalton Ag Products, Doyle Equipment Manufacturing Co., Newton Crouch Company LLC, RBR Enterprise, Willmar Fabrication LLC, GT Bunning and Sons Ltd, Cosmo Srl, Fimco Industries, Gandy Company
The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the fertilizing machinery market in 2024. North America was the second largest region in the fertilizing machinery market analysis. The regions covered in the fertilizing machinery market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the fertilizing machinery market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The fertilizing machinery market consists of sales of wheel hoe, cono weeder, self-propelled power weeder, fertilizer band placement cum earthing up machine, tractor operated fertilizer dibbler for ratoon sugarcane, and GPS based variable rate granular fertilizer applicator. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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