
Global Precision Agriculture Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030
Report ID: MS-2595 | Agriculture | Last updated: May, 2025 | Formats*:
The precision agriculture market is defined as the utilisation of sophisticated technologies and data-based information to enhance farming methods and increase crop production, efficiency in resources, and farm management. It is about employing equipment such as GPS, sensors, drones, satellite imagery, and data analytics to observe and control variability in fields. Rather than treating a whole field as a whole, precision agriculture allows farmers to make site-specific decisions on planting, fertilisation, irrigation, and pest control so that the correct input is delivered at the correct location, at the correct time, and in the correct quantity.
This method seeks to maximise productivity while reducing waste, minimising environmental effects, and maximising profitability. By recognising the unique properties of various areas within a field, farmers can adapt their practices to meet the specific requirements of the soil and crops, resulting in more efficient and sustainable farming operations. The market involves a variety of hardware (GPS systems, sensors, drones), software (data analytics platforms, farm management systems), and services (consulting, data processing) that allow farmers to make rational decisions and apply precision farming methods.

Precision Agriculture Report Highlights
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Forecast period | 2019-2030 |
Base Year Of Estimation | 2024 |
Growth Rate | CAGR of 14.9% |
Forecast Value (2030) | USD 29.22 Billion |
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Precision Agriculture Market Trends
One of the prominent trends is the growing use of cutting-edge technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and big data analytics in agriculture practices. The technologies help farmers in Kolhapur and worldwide to collect and analyse real-time information about multiple parameters such as soil conditions, weather, and crop yield, resulting in better decision-making and efficient management of resources. In addition, the increased application of drones and satellite images for field observation and the increasing use of smartphone apps for farm management are also leading trends.
Another key trend is the greater emphasis on sustainability and environmental protection in agriculture. Precision agriculture methods are responsible for making this a reality through the ability to apply fertilisers, pesticides, and water accurately, hence minimising wastage and the effects of agriculture on the environment. Additionally, government programs and subsidies encouraging the use of modern agricultural technologies, combined with the increasing demand for increased crop yields to sustain an expanding global population, are also driving the growth of the precision agriculture market in states such as Maharashtra and globally.
Precision Agriculture Market Leading Players
The key players profiled in the report are Ag Leader Technology, AgJunction, Inc., Trimble, Inc.,, Topcon Corporation, Farmers Edge Inc., AGCO Corporation, Deere and Company, DICKEY-john Corporation, Raven Industries Inc., AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (Agribotix LLC), Grownetics, Inc., Proagrica (SST Development Group, Inc.), CropMetrics LLC, The Climate CorporationGrowth Accelerators
The precision agriculture industry is driven by a combination of technological innovation and expanding global demands. The expanding use of technologies such as GPS, sensors, drones, and data analytics enables farmers to maximise the use of resources, minimise waste, and increase crop yields, meeting the rising global demand for food. In addition, increased awareness of sustainable farming practices and the necessity to reduce environmental footprint are key drivers, as precision farming allows for more precise application of inputs, resulting in lower chemical use and water conservation.
Government assistance in the form of positive policies, subsidies, and investment in smart agriculture programmes further boosts market growth, especially in areas such as North America and Asia Pacific. The falling prices of sophisticated technologies, combined with the growing availability of easy-to-use software and platforms, are also bringing precision agriculture within reach for more farmers.
Precision Agriculture Market Segmentation analysis
The Global Precision Agriculture is segmented by Application, and Region. . The Application segment categorizes the market based on its usage such as Field Mapping, Weather Tracking & Forecasting, Crop Scouting, Irrigation ManagemenT. Geographically, the market is assessed across key Regions like North America (United States, Canada, Mexico), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Rest of South America), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Benelux, Nordics, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), MEA (Middle East, Africa) and others, each presenting distinct growth opportunities and challenges influenced by the regions.Competitive Landscape
The precision agriculture market has a moderately fragmented competitive environment with a combination of established agricultural equipment manufacturers, technology specialists, and new tech firms. Major international players such as John Deere, AGCO Corporation, and Trimble are well-positioned in the market because of their large product offerings, robust distribution networks, and long-term relationships with farmers. These behemoths tend to bundle precision agriculture technologies with their conventional machinery offerings.
Yet, there are also a variety of new and innovative businesses with specific target areas like sensor technology (soil, weather), drone and satellite imagery analytics (crop health monitoring, e.g.), data analysis platforms, and variable rate application systems. Competition is facilitated by technological development, the potential to offer convenient and integrated solutions, and return on investment which can be substantiated to farmers.
Challenges In Precision Agriculture Market
The precision agriculture market has several significant challenges that hinder its large-scale adoption, even though it has the ability to make agriculture more efficient and sustainable. The very high upfront cost of sophisticated equipment, sensors, and software is an enormous barrier, particularly for small and medium-sized farms that tend not to have access to cheap financing or state aid. Technical sophistication introduces another level of complication since precision agriculture systems necessitate specialised knowledge for use, upkeep, and interpretation of information – abilities some farmers, especially those with low education or high age, will lack. An inadequate number of agricultural specialists and scarce access to training opportunities further widen the skills gap.
Moreover, the rural digital divide restricts precision agriculture's effectiveness since a lot of areas lack consistent high-speed internet to be used for real-time data exchange and cloud-based services. Data handling and privacy issues also pose a hindrance, with farmers being swamped by the amount of data produced and unclear about ownership and protection of data. Overall, these obstacles mean that while big operations are frequently able to justify and cope with the switch to precision agriculture, smallholders and less technologically adept farmers are faced with formidable barriers to adoption.
Risks & Prospects in Precision Agriculture Market
Key opportunities of growth are the wide-scale adoption of IoT, AI, and data analytics for instant crop and soil monitoring, along with government encouragement and investments towards technology integration within agriculture. Substantial opportunities are in increasing drone usage, variable rate technology, and remote sensing for tailored crop management, efficiency optimisation, and sustainability. The market also sees rising economic demand for traceability and transparency, which is supported by blockchain and sophisticated analytics that facilitate improved supply chain management and environmental compliance.
North America dominates the market for precision agriculture regionally, with over 51% of global revenue in 2024 due to sophisticated infrastructure, early adoption of technology, and government support through initiatives such as those conducted by the US Department of Agriculture and grants from the Canadian government. The Asia-Pacific is the fastest-expanding market, driven by expanding food demand, large government spending on farm modernisation, and smart farming adoption in nations such as China, India, and Japan. Latin America is also turning out to be a big market, with Brazil and Argentina making significant spends on satellite-monitoring-based techniques and smart irrigation to enhance agriculture exports and agro-resilience.
Key Target Audience
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The main target customers of the precision agriculture industry include farmers, agribusiness firms, and agricultural cooperatives that aim to maximise crop output, optimise the use of resources, and ensure greater sustainability by leveraging technology. These players are embracing precision farming solutions like GPS-enabled equipment, IoT sensors, drones, and data analytics solutions to take decisions and boost operating efficiency.
, Other secondary audiences involve technology companies, investors, and government agencies. AgTech companies are creating and providing precision farming technologies, and venture capitalists and investors are investing in such developments owing to the growth opportunity of the sector. The governments are also promoting the use of precision agriculture through policy support and programmes aimed at ensuring food security and sustainable agriculture. Also, research firms and consulting companies are examining the market trends and offering insights to the players of the precision agriculture ecosystem.
Merger and acquisition
Recent mergers and acquisitions within the precision agriculture industry indicate a strategic realignment towards market expansion and technology integration. In a significant development, Nordson Corporation bought out ARAG, a German sprayer and precision farming accessory manufacturer, for $1.04 billion. The buyout enables Nordson to leverage it dispense capabilities and increase its market presence in the precision agriculture industry. Likewise, AGCO Corporation has made a sizeable investment in purchasing an 85% share of Trimble Inc.'s agriculture segment for $2 billion to enhance its autonomous and retrofitted farm equipment business.
These strategic purchases are just part of a larger trend as companies are merging to bolster their technological strength and market positions. For example, John Deere signed an agreement to purchase Precision Planting LLC, a move that will allow for exclusive near real-time data connectivity between John Deere equipment and The Climate Corporation's FieldView platform. These consolidations are motivated by the growing need for combined digital farming solutions that improve productivity and sustainability in agriculture.
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Analyst Comment
The world precision agriculture market is expanding at a fast pace, with its value being estimated at approximately USD 14.18 billion in 2025 and expected to grow as much as USD 43.64 billion by 2034. The growth is driven by the rising use of cutting-edge technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and data analytics, which allow farmers to maximise resource utilisation, improve crop yields, and adopt sustainable practices. Increasing global food demand, agricultural labour shortages, and government subsidies for modern agricultural practices further drive market growth, while industry players such as AGCO Corporation and Deere & Company remain the drivers of innovation.
- 1.1 Report description
- 1.2 Key market segments
- 1.3 Key benefits to the stakeholders
2: Executive Summary
- 2.1 Precision Agriculture- Snapshot
- 2.2 Precision Agriculture- Segment Snapshot
- 2.3 Precision Agriculture- Competitive Landscape Snapshot
3: Market Overview
- 3.1 Market definition and scope
- 3.2 Key findings
- 3.2.1 Top impacting factors
- 3.2.2 Top investment pockets
- 3.3 Porter’s five forces analysis
- 3.3.1 Low bargaining power of suppliers
- 3.3.2 Low threat of new entrants
- 3.3.3 Low threat of substitutes
- 3.3.4 Low intensity of rivalry
- 3.3.5 Low bargaining power of buyers
- 3.4 Market dynamics
- 3.4.1 Drivers
- 3.4.2 Restraints
- 3.4.3 Opportunities
4: Precision Agriculture Market by Application / by End Use
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.1.1 Market size and forecast
- 4.2 Field Mapping
- 4.2.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 4.2.2 Market size and forecast, by region
- 4.2.3 Market share analysis by country
- 4.3 Crop Scouting
- 4.3.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 4.3.2 Market size and forecast, by region
- 4.3.3 Market share analysis by country
- 4.4 Weather Tracking & Forecasting
- 4.4.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 4.4.2 Market size and forecast, by region
- 4.4.3 Market share analysis by country
- 4.5 Irrigation ManagemenT
- 4.5.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 4.5.2 Market size and forecast, by region
- 4.5.3 Market share analysis by country
5: Precision Agriculture Market by Region
- 5.1 Overview
- 5.1.1 Market size and forecast By Region
- 5.2 North America
- 5.2.1 Key trends and opportunities
- 5.2.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.2.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.2.4 Market size and forecast, by country
- 5.2.4.1 United States
- 5.2.4.1.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.2.4.1.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.2.4.1.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.2.4.2 Canada
- 5.2.4.2.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.2.4.2.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.2.4.2.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.2.4.3 Mexico
- 5.2.4.3.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.2.4.3.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.2.4.3.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.2.4.1 United States
- 5.3 South America
- 5.3.1 Key trends and opportunities
- 5.3.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.3.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.3.4 Market size and forecast, by country
- 5.3.4.1 Brazil
- 5.3.4.1.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.3.4.1.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.3.4.1.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.3.4.2 Argentina
- 5.3.4.2.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.3.4.2.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.3.4.2.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.3.4.3 Chile
- 5.3.4.3.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.3.4.3.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.3.4.3.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.3.4.4 Rest of South America
- 5.3.4.4.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.3.4.4.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.3.4.4.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.3.4.1 Brazil
- 5.4 Europe
- 5.4.1 Key trends and opportunities
- 5.4.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.4.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.4.4 Market size and forecast, by country
- 5.4.4.1 Germany
- 5.4.4.1.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.4.4.1.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.4.4.1.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.4.4.2 France
- 5.4.4.2.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.4.4.2.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.4.4.2.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.4.4.3 Italy
- 5.4.4.3.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.4.4.3.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.4.4.3.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.4.4.4 United Kingdom
- 5.4.4.4.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.4.4.4.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.4.4.4.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.4.4.5 Benelux
- 5.4.4.5.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.4.4.5.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.4.4.5.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.4.4.6 Nordics
- 5.4.4.6.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.4.4.6.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.4.4.6.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.4.4.7 Rest of Europe
- 5.4.4.7.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.4.4.7.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.4.4.7.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.4.4.1 Germany
- 5.5 Asia Pacific
- 5.5.1 Key trends and opportunities
- 5.5.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.5.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.5.4 Market size and forecast, by country
- 5.5.4.1 China
- 5.5.4.1.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.5.4.1.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.5.4.1.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.5.4.2 Japan
- 5.5.4.2.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.5.4.2.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.5.4.2.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.5.4.3 India
- 5.5.4.3.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.5.4.3.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.5.4.3.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.5.4.4 South Korea
- 5.5.4.4.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.5.4.4.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.5.4.4.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.5.4.5 Australia
- 5.5.4.5.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.5.4.5.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.5.4.5.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.5.4.6 Southeast Asia
- 5.5.4.6.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.5.4.6.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.5.4.6.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.5.4.7 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.5.4.7.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.5.4.7.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.5.4.7.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.5.4.1 China
- 5.6 MEA
- 5.6.1 Key trends and opportunities
- 5.6.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.6.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.6.4 Market size and forecast, by country
- 5.6.4.1 Middle East
- 5.6.4.1.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.6.4.1.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.6.4.1.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.6.4.2 Africa
- 5.6.4.2.1 Key market trends, factors driving growth, and opportunities
- 5.6.4.2.2 Market size and forecast, by Type
- 5.6.4.2.3 Market size and forecast, by Application
- 5.6.4.1 Middle East
- 6.1 Overview
- 6.2 Key Winning Strategies
- 6.3 Top 10 Players: Product Mapping
- 6.4 Competitive Analysis Dashboard
- 6.5 Market Competition Heatmap
- 6.6 Leading Player Positions, 2022
7: Company Profiles
- 7.1 Ag Leader Technology
- 7.1.1 Company Overview
- 7.1.2 Key Executives
- 7.1.3 Company snapshot
- 7.1.4 Active Business Divisions
- 7.1.5 Product portfolio
- 7.1.6 Business performance
- 7.1.7 Major Strategic Initiatives and Developments
- 7.2 AgJunction
- 7.2.1 Company Overview
- 7.2.2 Key Executives
- 7.2.3 Company snapshot
- 7.2.4 Active Business Divisions
- 7.2.5 Product portfolio
- 7.2.6 Business performance
- 7.2.7 Major Strategic Initiatives and Developments
- 7.3 Inc.
- 7.3.1 Company Overview
- 7.3.2 Key Executives
- 7.3.3 Company snapshot
- 7.3.4 Active Business Divisions
- 7.3.5 Product portfolio
- 7.3.6 Business performance
- 7.3.7 Major Strategic Initiatives and Developments
- 7.4 CropMetrics LLC
- 7.4.1 Company Overview
- 7.4.2 Key Executives
- 7.4.3 Company snapshot
- 7.4.4 Active Business Divisions
- 7.4.5 Product portfolio
- 7.4.6 Business performance
- 7.4.7 Major Strategic Initiatives and Developments
- 7.5 Trimble
- 7.5.1 Company Overview
- 7.5.2 Key Executives
- 7.5.3 Company snapshot
- 7.5.4 Active Business Divisions
- 7.5.5 Product portfolio
- 7.5.6 Business performance
- 7.5.7 Major Strategic Initiatives and Developments
- 7.6 Inc.
- 7.6.1 Company Overview
- 7.6.2 Key Executives
- 7.6.3 Company snapshot
- 7.6.4 Active Business Divisions
- 7.6.5 Product portfolio
- 7.6.6 Business performance
- 7.6.7 Major Strategic Initiatives and Developments
- 7.7 AGCO Corporation
- 7.7.1 Company Overview
- 7.7.2 Key Executives
- 7.7.3 Company snapshot
- 7.7.4 Active Business Divisions
- 7.7.5 Product portfolio
- 7.7.6 Business performance
- 7.7.7 Major Strategic Initiatives and Developments
- 7.8 Raven Industries Inc.
- 7.8.1 Company Overview
- 7.8.2 Key Executives
- 7.8.3 Company snapshot
- 7.8.4 Active Business Divisions
- 7.8.5 Product portfolio
- 7.8.6 Business performance
- 7.8.7 Major Strategic Initiatives and Developments
- 7.9 Deere and Company
- 7.9.1 Company Overview
- 7.9.2 Key Executives
- 7.9.3 Company snapshot
- 7.9.4 Active Business Divisions
- 7.9.5 Product portfolio
- 7.9.6 Business performance
- 7.9.7 Major Strategic Initiatives and Developments
- 7.10 Topcon Corporation
- 7.10.1 Company Overview
- 7.10.2 Key Executives
- 7.10.3 Company snapshot
- 7.10.4 Active Business Divisions
- 7.10.5 Product portfolio
- 7.10.6 Business performance
- 7.10.7 Major Strategic Initiatives and Developments
- 7.11 AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (Agribotix LLC)
- 7.11.1 Company Overview
- 7.11.2 Key Executives
- 7.11.3 Company snapshot
- 7.11.4 Active Business Divisions
- 7.11.5 Product portfolio
- 7.11.6 Business performance
- 7.11.7 Major Strategic Initiatives and Developments
- 7.12 DICKEY-john Corporation
- 7.12.1 Company Overview
- 7.12.2 Key Executives
- 7.12.3 Company snapshot
- 7.12.4 Active Business Divisions
- 7.12.5 Product portfolio
- 7.12.6 Business performance
- 7.12.7 Major Strategic Initiatives and Developments
- 7.13 Farmers Edge Inc.
- 7.13.1 Company Overview
- 7.13.2 Key Executives
- 7.13.3 Company snapshot
- 7.13.4 Active Business Divisions
- 7.13.5 Product portfolio
- 7.13.6 Business performance
- 7.13.7 Major Strategic Initiatives and Developments
- 7.14 Grownetics
- 7.14.1 Company Overview
- 7.14.2 Key Executives
- 7.14.3 Company snapshot
- 7.14.4 Active Business Divisions
- 7.14.5 Product portfolio
- 7.14.6 Business performance
- 7.14.7 Major Strategic Initiatives and Developments
- 7.15 Inc.
- 7.15.1 Company Overview
- 7.15.2 Key Executives
- 7.15.3 Company snapshot
- 7.15.4 Active Business Divisions
- 7.15.5 Product portfolio
- 7.15.6 Business performance
- 7.15.7 Major Strategic Initiatives and Developments
- 7.16 Proagrica (SST Development Group
- 7.16.1 Company Overview
- 7.16.2 Key Executives
- 7.16.3 Company snapshot
- 7.16.4 Active Business Divisions
- 7.16.5 Product portfolio
- 7.16.6 Business performance
- 7.16.7 Major Strategic Initiatives and Developments
- 7.17 Inc.)
- 7.17.1 Company Overview
- 7.17.2 Key Executives
- 7.17.3 Company snapshot
- 7.17.4 Active Business Divisions
- 7.17.5 Product portfolio
- 7.17.6 Business performance
- 7.17.7 Major Strategic Initiatives and Developments
- 7.18 The Climate Corporation
- 7.18.1 Company Overview
- 7.18.2 Key Executives
- 7.18.3 Company snapshot
- 7.18.4 Active Business Divisions
- 7.18.5 Product portfolio
- 7.18.6 Business performance
- 7.18.7 Major Strategic Initiatives and Developments
8: Analyst Perspective and Conclusion
- 8.1 Concluding Recommendations and Analysis
- 8.2 Strategies for Market Potential
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The precision agriculture industry is driven by a combination of technological innovation and expanding global demands. The expanding use of technologies such as GPS, sensors, drones, and data analytics enables farmers to maximise the use of resources, minimise waste, and increase crop yields, meeting the rising global demand for food. In addition, increased awareness of sustainable farming practices and the necessity to reduce environmental footprint are key drivers, as precision farming allows for more precise application of inputs, resulting in lower chemical use and water conservation.
Government assistance in the form of positive policies, subsidies, and investment in smart agriculture programmes further boosts market growth, especially in areas such as North America and Asia Pacific. The falling prices of sophisticated technologies, combined with the growing availability of easy-to-use software and platforms, are also bringing precision agriculture within reach for more farmers.