Governments are focusing on formulating initiatives, to increase the usage of micro-irrigation systems, while limiting water shortage. Favorable government programs such as water conservation programs administered by USDA and state & regional water conservation programs to boost overall production and enhance farmer sales will support industry growth for the projected time frame.
Moreover, government programs such as India’s Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) seek to extend the coverage of micro-irrigation in the country through subsidies on kits and systems to improve acceptance among farmers. The governments in most of the developing nations are providing financial subsidies for procurement and installation of micro irrigation systems to lower the rate of water depletion with agricultural practices.
For instance, in July 2018, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank approved USD 250 million to improve irrigation services and management accountability in Indonesia. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has launched new urban planning regulations to boost the urban greenery plantation and maintenance activities across the developed cities in Thailand.
The incentive program is launched by the National Parks Board, Singapore, to replace greenery lost on the ground from development with greenery in the sky through high-rise terraces and gardens.
Increasing recycling of irrigation driplines
Using drip tape for irrigation is reliable, easy, and convenient. In recent days, key players are providing various programs and compensations for the recycling of driplines and drip tapes.
Recycling programs such as those offered by Toro Micro-Irrigation and Delta Plastics have been positively impacting the environment by collecting and recycling used irrigation plastics and tubing.
In one recycling service, the Ag Plastic Pickup mobile app offers “ridesharing” for ag plastic. Farmers use the mobile app to conveniently schedule their plastic pickup service in a few easy steps. They simply upload a photo of the plastic to be recycled, drop a pin on the location, and then press submit to schedule a pickup time.
Once at the recycling facility, the plastic is processed into post-consumer resin [PCR] to produce trash can liners and other agricultural and construction sheeting products that are certified as ECOLOGO, a UL environmental certification.
In addition, Netafim USA was awarded $2 Million By CalRecycle to expand its recycling operation. One of five awarded grants, the $2.01 million award will fund the expansion of Netafim’s closed-loop recycling operation to collect, shred, wash, and pelletize an additional 9,612 tons per year of used irrigation tubing at the end of the material’s useful life.
The recycling program by Metafim, offering free pick up and compensation in exchange for used irrigation tubing from qualifying California growers, has diverted more than 30 million pounds of irrigation tubing from landfills since 2007.
Hence, increasing recycling options for irrigation driplines and tubes, the market for micro irrigation systems is expected to grow.
Commercial horticulturalists have been consistently trying to use resources to maximize profits, of which precision farming and sustainable agriculture plays a key role. Considering the rising production cost, farmers are trying to implement micro irrigation to increase irrigation efficiency and crop productivity. There is an emerging trend for an increase in greenhouse vegetable production. An increase in acreage under protected farming systems is expected to drive the micro irrigation systems market.
The use of micro irrigation reduces environmental degradation and minimizes groundwater table depletion. It is considered sustainable, as the water usage rate is at gallons per hour instead of gallons per minute, which also reduces evaporation and runoff. Increasing economic benefits along with low pumping need and flexibility will help to boost various opportunities that will lead to the growth of the micro irrigation systems market in the above-mentioned forecast period.
Advancements in the existing irrigation systems for better monitoring and control of water resources and higher efficiency are driven by the growing demand for micro irrigation systems. Technological advancements are largely adopted by key players in incorporating additional features or enhancing the already existing features in their products. The development of remotely controllable systems and user-friendly control panels enables farmers to handle center pivots and irrigation stream flow effectively.
Sensor-based irrigation systems are developed by Valmont Industries and Reinke Manufacturing Company, which monitor the soil moisture for irrigation purposes. Additionally, these companies have developed new systems, which not only support irrigation but also support fertigation and chemigation. Apart from the development of new systems, technological advancements are witnessed in the irrigation system components as well.
For instance, leading players such as Lindsay Corporation and Valmont Industries focus on the development of airless wheels for easier flexibility and mobility, user-friendly remote control panels, wireless pumps, anti-theft mechanisms, GPS-enabled irrigation systems, and components of different durable materials.
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