Agricultural Awareness and Government Incentives Delivering Rapid Growth for Seed Treatments, says Market.us

Treatment of seeds, which is a new idea in the field of agricultural inputs, has changed the agriculture industry from a single model of production to a more holistic strategy that addresses the multiple issues impacting crop yields and quality. 

The potential for growth of treated seeds is still attractive in the mature markets of the developed economies, which are moving towards sustainable, adequate products that are systemic and sustainable. 

Additionally, the future expansion seen in global markets is likely a result of the development of innovative strategies that will not just be economical and efficient but also help increase crops’ sustainable production.

Seed treatments are an effective solution to combat seed-borne and soil-borne diseases. Soil-borne diseases could get infested by the plant’s roots. The advancement of organic treatments for seeds eliminates the residue of harmful chemical compounds in grains and agricultural products. A growing awareness of high yields in agriculture has led to increased demand for seed treatments on the market.

According to research by Market.us, “The Market for Seed Treatment in the world was USD 6.1 billion in 2022. It is expected to reach USD 13.54 billion by 2032. This projection represents an 8.3% increase in CAGR over the 2022-2032 period.”

Gaurav Yadav, a senior research analyst at Market.us, said, “The global market for seed treatment expansion is driven by the public sector’s support for agricultural policies as well as efforts towards making farming more profitable. Authorities and governments all over the world have intensified their efforts toward their agrarian industry, which has heavily subsidized emerging markets that are agri-dependent.” 

Seed treatments help improve the quality of seeds as well to increase the production of agricultural products. The demand for seed treatments is rising in the field of agriculture since they can help prevent the spread of soil and seed-borne infections and diseases. 

Additionally, it decreases the time for germination, increases overall efficiency, and boosts the yield of crops. The growing health issues in the fields and fruit about their yields are growing the use of seed treatment methods. This has also contributed to the expansion of the seed treatment market worldwide.

The governments of various countries, both developed and emerging countries, have recognized the necessity of treating seeds to ensure the highest quality of crop emergence. Contrary to the application of foliar other inputs that are the conventional treatment of seeds using biological or synthetic solutions is a targeted method to control the spread of diseases and increase yield.

Treatment of the seeds using synthetic chemicals or biologicals guarantees that the yield is consistent and profitable, with the development of healthy plants growing more durable. 

The practices of farming, regardless of the methods they employ traditional and organic have made the treatment of the seeds an integral component, and almost every commercially grown seed undergoes one form of treatment using chemical or biological solutions, such as bio fungicides and insecticides. 

The main obstacle to the market’s growth is its need for more use in the countries in which it plays crucial roles in an increase in yield and protection of the crop. Farmers in many developing nations need to be made aware of the different aspects of how they treat their seeds. 

Modern agriculture challenges require creative solutions derived from environmentally friendly inputs to ensure the protection and improvement of products. In addition, farmers need to be extra cautious when mixing biologicals with products, thereby reducing the effectiveness of these products. 

The predominance of traditional methods for protecting crops and their increased availability among cultivators makes it difficult to find the new modified seeds available in the market.

A rise in the use of seed treatments, particularly in emerging economies, to increase yields of vegetable and fruit crops has been seen recently, and the trend is expected to continue worldwide due to the rising demand for vegetables and fruits. 

The increasing gap between demand and supply has a negative impact on the development of the industry, which is causing an increase in the price of insecticides as well as pesticides. Markets for the treatment of seeds saw significant growth in 2022. the trend is expected to continue into the next years, given the continuing research and development initiatives within the field.