Planting Machinery Market Trends

Planting Machinery Market Trends

The development of sustainable and eco-friendly planting solutions could be an emerging trend in the planting machinery industry. There has been a growing emphasis on sustainability in agriculture. Manufacturers are also exploring and implementing eco-friendly technologies, such as energy-efficient equipment and planting practices that minimize environmental impact. According to an EPA report, although overall emissions from U.S. agriculture have risen, improved efficiency has led to a decrease in emissions per unit of food produced. In 2021, agriculture contributed to nearly 11% of the total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. However, emissions per unit for most agricultural products have decreased.
 

Companies operating in the market are focused on continuous innovation in machinery such as precision planting equipment, GPS-guided systems and automated technologies that optimizes the efficiency and productivity on farms. Furthermore, various research institutions and universities are coming up with innovative machinery designs. For instance, in February 2023, the Patent Office, the Government of India granted registration of design for seed-cum-fertilizer drill to Kerela Agricultural University (KAU) for 10 years. The new machinery is used to sow seeds in rows and apply fertilizers at the same time in well-drained, ploughed and levelled fields. The machinery is manually operated an take an hour to plant crops at an inter-row spacing of 30 cm in 10 cents.