Agricultural and Construction Productivity to Improve with Soil Testing Technology, says Market.us

A mechanical device used to test soil for its qualities in construction, agriculture, and other geological applications is called soil testing equipment. Soil testing equipment determines the soil’s pH value and nutrient contents. In agricultural applications, soil testing equipment determines soil fertility and how much lime or fertilizer crops require.

The testing equipment assesses the soil’s response to temperature, moisture, stress, and other factors. The high demand for soil testing equipment in the construction and agriculture sectors is expected to drive growth in the market.

The market is forecast to grow in revenue due to the rapid growth in the global population and the subsequent rise in food demand. Another key factor contributing to the market’s revenue growth is the rising demand for soil testing equipment in construction and other building sectors.

According to research by Market.us, “The global Soil Testing Equipment market was valued at USD 4.5 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 13.36 million at a CAGR of 11.5% from 2022 to 2032.”

The soil testing equipment gives critical information about the characteristics of soil and rocks required by the end-use industries. Testing equipment can also screen for potentially toxic substances and assess soil fertility. This equipment is used in the construction industry to perform a variety of soil tests, including gravity tests, moisture testing, and dry density testing.

This information can be crucial for civil engineers, as it will help them select the right foundation system and design parameters for roads and other infrastructure. The majority of environmental soil testing equipment is used to assess water quality. It is becoming increasingly important to test soil for fertility, nutrient content, and crop yield. Farmers have developed an on-site strategy that will increase yield and decrease costs. This is expected to encourage more adoption of soil testing equipment in agriculture.

Anurag Sharma, a senior research analyst at Market.us, said, “The demand for soil testing equipment is increasing due to the increase in construction activities. It helps determine if the soil has the necessary characteristics to support the construction. Construction activity has been on the rise all over the world.”

Market leaders are actively involved in developing cost-efficient, time-saving soil testing equipment. This is expected to contribute to market growth during the forecast period significantly. A lack of training and the high costs of soil testing equipment will limit the market growth. Also, the slow adoption of new technologies in agriculture is expected to limit growth.

For Instance, Ele International (UK) released a new version in September 2019 of its software for soil testing. It conforms to ASTM, BS, and AASHTO standards. This software is specifically for geotechnical laboratories. It will enhance the productivity and quality in soil tests like permeability, triaxial and consolidation, residual, and California Bearing Ratio.

Precision agriculture is a strategy for farming that uses variable data to combine management solutions with resource efficiency and sustainability to increase the productivity, quality, profitability, and sustainability of agricultural production. Advanced sensors and analysis tools can improve the average yield of crops. Precision farming is rapidly becoming more popular. This has allowed for increased yield and profitability, as well as improved soil quality and formulation. It has allowed farmers to make different farmland sections and maintain a site-specific approach to increase crop yield and lower investment costs.

For Instance, Ag-Analytics is a U.S.-based farm management and precision agriculture company. In March 2021, Deveron Corporation, a leading technology company in agriculture, announced a strategic alliance to offer farmers comprehensive soil testing and fertility recommendation services. This will allow them to save time and money and help them to make better soil fertility assessments.