Forage Seeds Market - Global Size, Share, Trend Analysis, Opportunity and Forecast Report, 2019–2029, Segmented By Product Type (Alfalfa, Clover, Ryegrass, Chicory, Others); By Livestock (Poultry, Cattle, Swine, Others); By Species (Legumes, Grasses, Others); By Form (Green, Dry); By Origin (Organic, Inorganic); By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa)
Global Forage Seeds Market Size Booming to Touch USD 28.24 Billion by 2029
The global forage seeds market is gaining traction because of a spurring demand for animal feed for livestock, shift towards sustainable agriculture practices, and the use of forage crops to improve soil quality.
BlueWeave Consulting, a leading strategic consulting and market research firm, in its recent study, estimated the global forage seeds market size at USD 15.4 billion in 2022. During the forecast period between 2023 and 2029, BlueWeave expects the global forage seeds market size to grow at an impressive CAGR of 9% reaching a value of USD 28.24 billion by 2029. The booming livestock industry for agricultural use and the production of a variety of animal products for human consumption are two major growth factors for the global forage seeds market. In addition, forage seeds' low cost relative to their counterparts and high nutritional value are important market drivers.
Global Forage Seeds Market – Overview
Forage is a type of plant that dairy producers mostly utilize to feed their cattle. Forage plants come in many different varieties, including chicory, ryegrass, alfalfa, timothy, clover, bent grass, and many more. Forage seed is converted into silage after being preserved and stored. To ensure that their seeds fulfill requirements for weed content and seed germination, growers of forage and grass seeds must employ particular approaches. The most popular and highest-yielding perennial forage crop farmed is alfalfa, a forage legume. It may be cultivated alone or in conjunction with different grass types and yields more protein per unit of area than other forage legumes.
Global Forage Seeds Market – By Origin
Based on origin, the global forage seeds market is split into organic and inorganic segments. The organic forage seeds segment accounts for a higher share of the global forage seeds market by origin. Organic forage seeds are produced in an organic setting, in contrast to conventional seeds. As a result, there are fewer chances of chemical residues on the seed. Additionally, there are hints that certain contaminants may stick around in the seedlings and possibly in the finished product as well. However, inorganic forage seeds also cover a substantial market share owing to their lower cost.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Forage Seeds Market
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted the growth of the global forage seeds market. Due to restrictions on cross-border movement and lockdowns, labor shortages are affecting agriculture, an industry with high seasonal labor demand. Additionally, there are raw material shortages and distribution network interruptions in the global forage seed market. The demand for animal fodder declined, as the demand for animal meat and other products declined during the pandemic owing to the fear of the virus spreading through consumption.
Competitive LandscapeMajor players operating in the global forage seeds market include DLF Seeds Ltd, Germinal Holdings Ltd, Barenbrug UK, Agrii, Limagrain UK, Breedon Group plc, Bunn Fertiliser Ltd, A.W. Jenkinson Farming Ltd, Frontier Agriculture Ltd, Cotswold Seeds Ltd, PGG Wrightson Seeds Ltd, Prairie Creek Seed, Rijk Zwaan, and Seed Co Limited.
To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.
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