Irrigation Automation Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Type(Sprinkler Irrigation and Drip Irrigation), By End-User(Agricultural Farms, and Golf Courses) - Industry Forecast 2024-2031

Global Irrigation Automation Market size was valued at USD 4.07 billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 4.76 billion in 2023 to USD 16.59 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 16.9% in the forecast period (2024-2031).

The global market is expected to witness a significant surge in demand due to the increased instances of water scarcity and the shifting trend towards mechanization of agricultural processes. The conventional methods of agrarian irrigation are being hampered by unpredictable rainfall patterns and a rise in water crisis, creating a need for the use of advanced irrigation techniques in cultivation globally. Automation of irrigation systems has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its ability to operate with minimal or no manual intervention, resulting in reduced water wastage, labor expenses, and constant monitoring. The integration of feedback-based approaches into automated systems has enabled more efficient handling of resources than traditional irrigation systems. Automatic irrigation systems require the integration of hardware components, such as sensors, controllers, valves, sprinklers, and other components, to build an automated system for both agricultural and non-agricultural applications. Governments worldwide are taking initiatives to promote water conservation and support the installation of irrigation automation systems due to the rising issues of water scarcity. For example, the Australian government has recently announced the On-farm Irrigation Efficiency Program (OFIEP) to improve the productivity and efficiency of on-farm irrigation water use and management. The program provides support to individual irrigators in changing irrigation practices and enhancing irrigation infrastructure to save water. In addition, the Government of Western Australia has offered rebates to residential customers for weather automated and smart irrigation products, which will help them save water. Such initiatives are expected to drive the market for advanced irrigation techniques, particularly in irrigated areas, which are further distributed into small segments termed as irrigation blocks. These segments are watered in sequence to match the discharge available from the water source.

US Irrigation Automation Market is poised to grow at a sustainable CAGR for the next forecast year.