The global market for feeding systems is estimated to be valued at USD 3.22 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4.72 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 8.0% during the forecast period. The adoption of artificial intelligence is empowering livestock growers to enhance livestock health through advanced remote monitoring and data-driven decision-making.
Adoption of various technologies such as feeding robots, RFID technology, guidance and remote-sensing technology, among others, allows ranchers to increase their income through efficient management of livestock farms. For instance, DeLaval, a leading provider of dairy equipment and services, offers a variety of AI-based solutions for precision livestock farming, including feeding systems. These solutions can help farmers improve milk production, animal welfare, and farm efficiency.
A very modern data-driven feeding system is expected to optimize feeding schedules, monitor cattle health, and ensure overall herd performance. This is expected to generate a greater opportunity for the feeding system manufacturers as large-scale farms require automated systems to manage the operations and to feed the large heard more efficiently. Furthermore, there is an increase in global security and sustainability in livestock farming practices. The livestock growers are more concerned about feed waste management and feed efficiency. Thus, this is expected to create an opportunity for the feeding system manufacturers.
Advanced feeding systems are being used by farmers to meet the surging demand for livestock products with the optimum utilization of resources. Some of the key drivers for adopting feeding systems in the region include the need to raise livestock productivity, accelerate resource efficiency, and increase awareness concerning the benefits of automated feeding systems. On the other hand, some of the prevailing challenges in the region include high initial investment costs, slow returns, and a lack of knowledge among farmers regarding these technologies.
Other players include HETWIN Automation Systems GmbH (Austria), and JH AGRO A/S (Denmark), WASSERBAUER GmbH Feeding Systems (Austria), Valmetal (Canada), Vijay Raj Poultry Equipments Pvt Ltd (India), EMILY Ets (France), SARL GALONNIER (France), Bison Industries, Inc. (US), SIEPLO (Netherlands), Feedtech Feeding Systems (Australia), One2Feed (Denmark) and Cloverdale Equipment (US).
A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their business overview, services, key strategies, contracts, partnerships, agreements, new service launches, mergers and acquisitions, and recent developments associated with the feeding systems market. Competitive analysis of upcoming startups in the feeding systems market ecosystem is covered in this report. Furthermore, industry-specific trends such as technology analysis, ecosystem and market mapping, patent, regulatory landscape, among others, are also covered in the study.
Adoption of various technologies such as feeding robots, RFID technology, guidance and remote-sensing technology, among others, allows ranchers to increase their income through efficient management of livestock farms. For instance, DeLaval, a leading provider of dairy equipment and services, offers a variety of AI-based solutions for precision livestock farming, including feeding systems. These solutions can help farmers improve milk production, animal welfare, and farm efficiency.
- Disruption in the feeding systems market: The feeding system is evolving rapidly due to the growing need for efficiency and sustainability in agriculture as well as advancement in technology. A feeding system allows a large number of animals to be fed in a short time so that each animal gets its portion of the allotted feed. This approach is based on the accurate determination of the available nutrients in feed ingredients, precise diet formulation, and meeting the nutrient needs of an individual or group of animals in real-time to maximize nutrient utilization without loss of performance. Some of the key disruptions in the feeding system market include:- Automated feeding systems: The increasing adoption of robotic feeding systems is gaining popularity over manual feeding systems, as it helps in improving feed efficiency, optimizing feed distribution, reducing labor costs, and maintaining the overall performance of animal health.
- Sustainable equipment: New feeding equipment is designed to minimize feed waste, energy efficient, and align with regulatory structures that are aimed for reducing the carbon footprint of livestock farming.
- Digital farming solutions: Most of the feeding equipment is integrated with farm management software that is used to track livestock health, the type of feed used, and optimize feed efficiency which helps in improving livestock production management.
The Automated sub-segment is growing at a significant CAGR among the technology of feeding systems market.
The automated segment in the feeding systems is gaining significant traction owing to its efficiency in farming activities, and it saves labor costs. Automated systems, such as robotic and telemetry, RFID technology, guidance and remote-sensing technology, among others, accord accurate precision and timely control of feed distribution to provide maximum nutrition while at the same time reducing the amount of waste, which in turn enhances productivity and better health among the populations of animals. Thus, the increasing integration of smart technologies into daily life calls is expected to generate a significant opportunity for livestock growers as it allows precision control over feed quality and timely feed that improves livestock health and reduces disease risks. Thus, healthy livestock provides a better yield that creates economic benefits for the livestock growers.The ruminant segment is projected to hold a significant market share in the livestock segment during the forecast period.
Ruminants are a source of milk and meat, and the quality of these products depends on the quality of the feed as well as the efficiency and preciseness of the feeding process. Thus, advanced technological animal feeding systems help in the reduction of microbial-related diseases in ruminants, and improve feed efficiency and animal growth. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, in July 2023, it was noted that the increase in global beef production to 59.6 million tonnes showed growing demand for large-scale beef farms. Similarly, automated feeding systems of such a scale are required for handling such an ever-growth herd.A very modern data-driven feeding system is expected to optimize feeding schedules, monitor cattle health, and ensure overall herd performance. This is expected to generate a greater opportunity for the feeding system manufacturers as large-scale farms require automated systems to manage the operations and to feed the large heard more efficiently. Furthermore, there is an increase in global security and sustainability in livestock farming practices. The livestock growers are more concerned about feed waste management and feed efficiency. Thus, this is expected to create an opportunity for the feeding system manufacturers.
Asia Pacific is expected to have a significant share in the feeding systems market.
The feeding systems market in the Asia Pacific region is expected to have a significant share during the forecast period. The market includes countries such as China, Japan, Australia & New Zealand, India, and the Rest of Asia Pacific. The demographic growth rate, in particular in developing countries, is still triggering the increasing demand for more efficient automated feeding solutions for livestock farming.Advanced feeding systems are being used by farmers to meet the surging demand for livestock products with the optimum utilization of resources. Some of the key drivers for adopting feeding systems in the region include the need to raise livestock productivity, accelerate resource efficiency, and increase awareness concerning the benefits of automated feeding systems. On the other hand, some of the prevailing challenges in the region include high initial investment costs, slow returns, and a lack of knowledge among farmers regarding these technologies.
In-depth interviews have been conducted with chief executive officers (CEOs), Directors, and other executives from various key organizations operating in the feeding systems market:
- By Company Type: Tier 1 - 25%, Tier 2 - 45%, and Tier 3 - 30%
- By Designation: CXO’s - 20%, Managers - 50%, Executives - 30%
- By Region: North America - 25%, Europe - 30%, Asia Pacific - 20%, South America - 15% and Rest of the World - 10%
Other players include HETWIN Automation Systems GmbH (Austria), and JH AGRO A/S (Denmark), WASSERBAUER GmbH Feeding Systems (Austria), Valmetal (Canada), Vijay Raj Poultry Equipments Pvt Ltd (India), EMILY Ets (France), SARL GALONNIER (France), Bison Industries, Inc. (US), SIEPLO (Netherlands), Feedtech Feeding Systems (Australia), One2Feed (Denmark) and Cloverdale Equipment (US).
Research Coverage:
This research report categorizes the feeding systems market feeding systems market by type (rail-guided, conveyor belt, self-propelled), livestock (ruminant, poultry, swine), offering (hardware, software, services), technology, function, end-user, power source and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Rest of the World). The scope of the report covers detailed information regarding the major factors, such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities, influencing the growth of feeding systems.A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their business overview, services, key strategies, contracts, partnerships, agreements, new service launches, mergers and acquisitions, and recent developments associated with the feeding systems market. Competitive analysis of upcoming startups in the feeding systems market ecosystem is covered in this report. Furthermore, industry-specific trends such as technology analysis, ecosystem and market mapping, patent, regulatory landscape, among others, are also covered in the study.
Reasons to buy this report:
The report will help the market leaders/new entrants in this market with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall feeding systems and the subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.The report provides insights on the following pointers:
- Analysis of key drivers (growing number of dairy farms), restraints (high setup charges of automatic feeding systems), opportunities (remarkable growth opportunities for feeding systems in developing countries), and challenges (lack of standardization of feeding systems technology) influencing the growth of the feeding systems market.
- New product launch/Innovation: Detailed insights on research & development activities and new product launches in the feeding systems market.
- Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets - the report analyzes the feeding systems across varied regions.
- Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the feeding systems market.
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, product offerings, brand/product comparison, and product food prints of leading players such as GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (Germany), Lely (Netherlands), Delaval (Sweden), ScaleAQ (Norway), Trioliet (Netherlands) and other players in the feeding systems market.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
2 Research Methodology
4 Premium Insights
5 Market Overview
6 Industry Trends
7 Feeding Systems Market, by Function
8 Feeding Systems Market, by Livestock
9 Feeding Systems Market, by Offering
10 Feeding Systems Market, by Technology
11 Feeding Systems Market, by Type
12 Feeding Systems Market, by Farm Size
13 Feeding Systems Market, by Power Source
14 Feeding Systems Market, by Region
15 Competitive Landscape
16 Company Profiles
17 Adjacent & Related Markets
18 Appendix
List of Tables
List of Figures
Companies Mentioned
- Delaval
- Gea Group Aktiengesellschaft
- Lely
- Trioliet
- Vdl Agrotech Bv
- Scaleaq
- Agco Corporation
- Boumatic
- Pellon Group Oy
- Rovibec Agrisolutions
- Ctb, Inc. (Berkshire Hathaway)
- Akva Group
- Dairymaster
- Maskinfabrikken Cormall A/S
- Schauer Agrotronic GmbH
- Hetwin Automation Systems GmbH
- Jh Agro A/S
- Wasserbauer GmbH Feeding Systems
- Valmetal
- Vijay Raj Poultry Equipments Pvt. Ltd.
- Emily Ets
- Sarl Galonnier
- Bison Industries, Inc.
- Sieplo
- Feedtech Feeding Systems Pty Ltd (Trevaskis Engineering)
- One2Feed A/S
- Cloverdale Equipment, LLC
Methodology
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Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 286 |
Published | October 2024 |
Forecast Period | 2024 - 2029 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 3.22 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 4.72 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 8.0% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 27 |