Seed Treatment

Seed Treatment

Seed Treatment is the processing of the planting material to make it more resilient to harsh environmental conditions such as moisture, temperature, humidity, and storage. Also, the seed treatment process is the application of fungicide, insecticide, or other non-chemical combinations, to seeds to disinfect them from seed-born or soil-borne pathogenic organisms and storage insects. In addition, seed treatment plays an important role in protecting the seeds and seedlings from seed and soil-borne diseases and insect pests affecting crop emergence and growth. Also, many major players are launching new products on the market that will help in improving crop productivity and efficiency. For instance, in May 2022, Bayer launched an innovative seed treatment solution to help farmers tackle rice blast (leaf blast) challenges for higher yields that will help in improving crop productivity and resource efficiency for rice farmers.

The Seed Treatment Market is expected to grow at a steady rate of around 10% owing to the growing adoption of precision agriculture and sustainable farming practices coupled with the increasing use of genetically modified seeds. Major companies in the market offer seed treatment methods for agricultural applications. For instance, in Aug 2022, Albaugh launched New Insecticide Seed Treatment on bots for oil and foliar pests for U.S. Market.

• Based on type, the market is segmented into chemical, synthetic chemicals, biological, and physical. The chemical category is expected to grow with a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Chemical type refers to fungicide, insecticide, or a combination of both, to seeds to disinfect them from seed-borne or soil-borne pathogenic organisms and storage insects. Furthermore, many major players are launching new products that are majorly focusing on treating seeds to help crops from damage due to disease. For instance, in May 2022, Syngenta Seedcare launched VICTRATO, a novel seed treatment that targets damaging nematodes and diseases in many crops.
• On the basis of application technique, the market is categorized into coating, pelleting, dressing, and others. Among these, the coating is expected to grow with a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is mainly due to the help to increase the germination rate of the seeds, which means that more of the seeds will grow into healthy plants. Also, help to protect the seeds from pests and diseases, which can reduce the risk of crop failure and increase the yield of the harvest. Additionally, the use of the coating in seed treatment can make the seeds more resistant to environmental stress, such as drought or extreme temperatures. Thus, such factors are increasing the growth of the market.
• Based on function, the seed treatment market has been bifurcated into seed protection and seed enhancement. The seed protection category is expected to grow with a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is mainly due to the rising need to protect the seeds from pests or diseases. During the early stage of growth, the seed may fail to germinate due to pests or disease. To maintain the immunity of the seed the seed protection function is done. Many organizations are launching new treatment processes to protect against flea beetles that can be complemented by other insecticide technologies. For instance, in Jul 2021, BASF introduced Vercoras as the first BASF seed treatment for InVigor hybrid canola. Growers can leverage a robust level of disease control, including protection against blackleg and frontline protection against flea beetles that can be complemented by other insecticide technologies.
• On the basis of crop type, the market is categorized into cereals, oilseeds, fruits & vegetables, and others. Among these, cereals are expected to grow with a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is mainly due to the production & consumption of cereals along with the support from governmental authorities for food storage which led to the growth of the market. For instance, after the Russia-Ukrain war, the scarcity of food disrupted the global food supply. Due to this, the Centre plans the world's largest grain storage scheme for food security. Schemes under ministries including the Ministry of Agriculture and farmers welfare, consumer affairs, food and public distribution, and food processing also to be merged.
• For a better understanding of the market adoption of the seed treatment industry, the market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in the countries such as North America (U.S., Canada, Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Spain, Italy, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Rest of World. APAC is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. This is mainly due to the rising demand for forage and fodder crops in the region. Also, with the rising demand for high-quality seeds and increasing awareness of crop protection and digital solutions, the demand for seed treatment is increasing in the market. For instance, in Sep 2022, Corteva launched Cutting-edge Technology in Seed Treatment. The treated seeds would protect paddy crops against insect attacks for 60 to 70 days after they were sown. Additionally, the increasing demand for bio-based agricultural products with a reduced risk of exceeding minimum residue levels.
• Some of the major players operating in the market include BASF SE; Syngenta Crop Protection AG; Bayer AG; Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.; Croda International Plc; Valent BioSciences LLC; Novozymes; Corteva; Nufarm US; FMC Corporation.