U.S and Europe Forage Seeds Market - 2023-2030

U.S and Europe Forage Seeds Market - 2023-2030

U.S and Europe Forage Seeds Market reached US$ 6.18 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 11.15 billion by 2030, growing with a CAGR of 7.65% during the forecast period 2023-2030.

The U.S and European forage seeds market has witnessed significant growth and transformations over the years, the livestock and poultry farming industries are highly adopting these forage seeds as they provide a nutrient-rich source of food for animals, and also help in maintaining their health and productivity. Hence, such factors can help in driving the U.S. and Europe forage seeds market.

Furthermore, as the demand for forage seeds in animal feeds is increasing, manufacturing companies are of this region are highly launching innovative products, for instance, in September 2023, MAS Seeds company specializing in maize and sunflower, launched its new MAS4 range in France. It consists of cover crops, forage blends, and specialized mixtures. MAS Seeds aims to provide a distinctive and innovative offering to support its new strategy for optimizing yields, enhancing crop management, and others.

The alfalfa segment accounts for the largest share in the U.S and Europe forage seeds market, as well as U.S, has a dominance in market share as the research and development of forage in animal feeds are increasing, and also the government is providing funds to support the R&D activities of forage in this region, which helps in increasing the market growth.

Dynamics

Rising in Poultry Industries

The poultry industry is increasing in this region, for instance, according to a Euro stats report, The agricultural census of 2020 reports that 1.63 billion poultry birds were reared across 2.67 million agricultural holdings in the EU. Hence, such high production rates and demand for poultry industries are driving the forage seeds market.

Furthermore, the poultry industries are highly adopting forage seeds as part of animal diets as these forage seeds such as alfalfa, clover, and others, serve as cost-effective essential components of poultry feed. and also provides balanced nutrition to animals, which helps in enhancing the growth and productivity of animals.

Product Developments

The demand for various types of forage seed products is increasing among animal feeds and agricultural practices. as they offer essential nutrients, and also, contribute to the overall nutritional requirements of livestock, Hence, such factors can help in increasing the U.S. and European forage seed market.

Furthermore, as the demand for a variety of forage seeds is increasing, manufacturing companies are launching products in their portfolios. For instance, in 2022, Alforex seed company launched an AFX 647 Hi-Salt Alfalfa, which is a semi-dormant FD 6 variety with excellent performance for high yields and forage quality. It has germination and forage salinity tolerance for tough soils and demonstrates a 4% yield advantage over Cisco II in alfalfa yield trials.

Growing Conditions

The Forage crops are sensitive to weather conditions, and unfavorable weather patterns such as droughts, floods, or extreme temperatures can impact the quality and quantity of forage production. Hence, the Unpredictable weather and growing conditions can cause declination and challenges for the growth of the U.S. and European forage seeds market.

Segment Analysis

The U.S. and Europe forage seeds market is segmented based on crop type, seed type, form, species, product type, livestock, breeding technology, and region.

Increase in Demand for Alfalfa Forage Product

The forage seeds-based alfalfa segment accounts for the maximum share in the U.S. and Europe forage seeds market. Alfalfa is a versatile and highly nutritious forage crop that provides a high protein content, offers an exceptional nutritional profile for animals, enhances the digestibility of animals, and also helps in enhancing the growth and development of animals.

Furthermore, manufacturers are launching high-quality products to expand their market sizes. For instance, in July 2022, Alforex seeds company launched an AFX 670 Hi-Gest Alfalfa, it is a fall dormancy 6 alfalfa with high multifoliate leaf expression and germination tolerance to salinity. This conventionally bred alfalfa has a high leaf-to-stem ratio and has improved fiber digestibility, intake, and extent of digestion versus other conventional semi-dormant alfalfas.

Geographical Penetration

Government Support

U.S. has been a dominant force in the U.S. and European forage seeds market and has a significant growth, the research on developing forage for animal feed is rising in this, as the forage seeds provide a balanced nutritional profile for animals and also helps in enhancing their productivity, hence, such factors can help in driving the U.S and Europe forage seeds market.

Furthermore, the government in this region has provided funds to support the forage market, for instance, in January 2023, The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit for livestock and forage research activities. This is provided through the Agriculture Development Fund (ADF) under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), this investment will support a total of 30 new research projects for 2024. Hence, such funding can help in increasing the market growth.

Competitive Landscape

The major U.S and Europe players in the market include DLF, S&W Seed Co., BARENBRUG USA, Forage Genetics International, LLC, Allied Seed, LLC, Land O'Lakes, Inc., King's AgriseedsHancock Seed & Company, DSV Northstar Ltd., and BrettYoung.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in late 2019 presented unprecedented challenges for various industries globally, including the forage seeds market in the U.S. and Europe. As nations contended with lockdowns, disruptions in supply chains, and diminished economic activity, which had impacted the manufacturing companies, hence, it showed a negative impact on the growth of the forage market.

By Crop Type
• Wheat
• Triticale

By Seed Type
• Organic
• Conventional
• Others

By Species
• Legumes
• Grasses

By Form
• Green
• Dry

By Product Type
• Alfalfa
• Clover
• Ryegrass
• Chicory
• Others

By Livestock
• Poultry
• Cattle
• Pork/Swine
• Others

By Breeding Technology
• Hybrids
• Open Pollinated Varieties
• Hybrid Derivatives

By Country
• U.S
• Germany
• UK
• France
• Italy
• Russia
• Rest of Europe

Key Developments
• In November 2020, S&W Seed Company had an agreement with Calyxt, Inc.S&W Seed Company worked in collaboration with Calyxt to identify a novel, proprietary trait for improved forage quality in commercial alfalfa production. The new trait, branded as IQ™ Alfalfa (IQA), gives farmers a new way to produce alfalfa forage with improved ruminant digestibility for livestock. S&W Seed Company will market IQA products under its Alfalfa Partners brand and will also offer IQA licenses to industry partners.
• In September 2023, DLF announced the acquisition of the Corteva Agriscience alfalfa breeding program effective. This acquisition includes Corteva’s U.S and Europe alfalfa germplasm and breeding program, the Alforex Seeds brand name and trademarks including Hi-Gest alfalfa technology, Hi-Ton performance alfalfa, Hi-Salt salinity tolerant alfalfa, and msSuntra hybrid technology, current commercial alfalfa varieties and select Corteva personnel supporting the alfalfa program.

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• To visualize the U.S. and Europe forage seeds market segmentation based on crop type, seed type, form, species, product type, livestock, breeding technology, and country, as well as understand key commercial assets and players.
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Target Audience 2023
• Manufacturers/ Buyers
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• Research Professionals
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