PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1804233
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1804233
Precision livestock farming involves utilizing advanced technologies and data analytics to manage and optimize control over precise animal and resource variations, with the aim of improving economic, social, and environmental outcomes in livestock farming. This approach integrates sensors, monitoring devices, data analysis software, and automation systems to oversee animal health, behavior, and welfare, as well as to optimize feeding, breeding, and overall management practices.
The primary types of offerings in precision livestock farming are hardware, software, and services. Precision livestock farming hardware refers to the tangible components of a computer system or electronic device utilized in various farms, including dairy farms, poultry farms, swine farms, and others. Various technologies are involved, such as identification and tracking, milking robotic systems, poultry monitoring and robotic systems, precision feeding systems, sensors, and monitoring devices. These technologies find application in various aspects, including livestock health and behavior monitoring, environmental monitoring, feed management, milk harvesting, sorting, animal weighing, data analysis, financial management, and waste management.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and emerging trade disputes in spring 2025 are having a profound impact on the agriculture sector by driving up the costs of essential inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and machinery components sourced from international markets. Higher duties on imported agrochemicals and farm equipment have substantially increased operational expenses for farmers. At the same time, retaliatory tariffs from key global buyers have reduced demand for major U.S. agricultural exports, including corn, wheat, and dairy, straining farm incomes. In response, many producers are exploring crop diversification, investing in precision agriculture to optimize resource use, and calling for government support through subsidies and improved trade access.
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The precision livestock farming market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.04 billion in 2024 to $5.52 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for livestock products, growing awareness about animal welfare, rising labor costs in agriculture, and environmental concerns.
The precision livestock farming market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.7 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to shift towards data-driven decision making, emergence of precision feeding techniques, growth of smart farming solutions for livestock management, development of wearable devices for animal health monitoring, and expansion of precision breeding practices. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of internet of things (IoT) in agriculture, advancements in sensor technology, integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, government initiatives to modernize farming practices, and increasing focus on sustainable farming methods.
The forecast of 8.7% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.5% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. There is potential for direct impact on the US due to restricted supply of automated milking robots and cattle health monitoring collars from the Netherlands and Sweden, which may reduce herd management efficiency and milk production quality. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The rising demand for protein and dairy products is expected to fuel the growth of the precision livestock farming market going forward. Protein and dairy products refer to food items rich in protein and derived from animal sources, primarily milk. This demand arises from changing dietary preferences and health and nutrition awareness. Precision livestock farming is utilized in protein and dairy production to optimize efficiency, enhance animal welfare, improve feeding management and milk harvesting, and improve overall productivity. For instance, in February 2022, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a US-based government department reported that domestic consumption of milk fat and skim milk solids increased in 2022. Consumption rose by 0.8 billion pounds for milk fat and 0.9 billion pounds for skim milk solids compared to previous years. Therefore, the rising demand for protein and dairy products drives the precision livestock farming market.
Leading companies in the precision livestock farming market are actively engaged in developing innovative solutions, exemplified by advancements such as deLaval optimat, to enhance animal care and welfare and increase output efficiency. DeLaval optimat is an autonomous feeding robot that automates livestock feeding using sensors, software, and robotics for feed distribution and inventory management. Launched by DeLaval, a Sweden-based farm machinery and equipment company, in March 2023, deLaval optimat optimizes the feeding process for livestock farms, offering features such as automatic feed distribution, feed mixing stations, real-time monitoring, and integration with precision analytics. This comprehensive approach to automated feeding addresses the growing demands for improved efficiency, productivity, and sustainability in livestock farming.
In September 2023, AGCO Corporation, a US-based company specializing in agricultural equipment, acquired Trimble's agricultural assets and technologies for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables AGCO Corporation to strengthen its precision agriculture solutions by incorporating Trimble's assets and technologies, which will enhance farm management and livestock operations. As a result, the integration is expected to improve productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in the agricultural sector. Trimble Inc. is a US-based company offering precision livestock farming technologies.
Major companies operating in the precision livestock farming market are Tetra Laval International SA, Zoetis Inc., Lely International Holding B.V., Neogen Corporation, DeLaval International AB, Nedap N.V., Fullwood Paco Ltd., BouMatic Inc., Waikato Milking Systems Ltd., VDL Agrotech B.V., Trioliet B.V., Dairymaster Inc., GEA Farm Technologies GmbH, Allflex Nederland B.V., Fancom B.V., Big Dutchman International GmbH, Connecterra B.V., IceRobotics Ltd., Moocall LLC, Afimilk Agricultural Cooperative Ltd., Cowlar Inc., Farm Control Oy, HokoFarm-Group GmbH, Agrispectral Technologies Inc., Scana Animal Health AB
Europe was the largest region in the precision livestock farming market in 2024. The regions covered in the precision livestock farming market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the precision livestock farming market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The precision livestock farming market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as health monitoring, behavior analysis, nutritional optimization, reproduction management, traceability, and quality assurance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The precision livestock farming market also includes sales of animal wearables, monitoring sensors, automated feeding systems, robotic milking systems, and remote monitoring and control systems. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.