Increasing Consumption and Production of Fertilizers to Upsurge the Growth of the Agrochemicals Market
Agrochemical products are those chemicals that are used to
increase the production of an agricultural environment. Agrochemical chemicals
typically include pesticides, fertilizers, lime precursors, acidizing and
alkalizing agents (all of which are designed to alter the normal pH level of
the soil), lime stabilizers, and other nutrients that are required for plant
growth. These chemicals are widely used by farmers and are crucial to the
functioning of modern agriculture. The use of these chemicals presents a number
of concerns both from the perspective of the environment and the human body.
The increasing need for improving crop production due to the
growing concern of food security and lack of arable land is fueling the growth
of agrochemicals
market. Growing advancement in technology is raising adoption of
advanced and sustainable farming practices which is again propelling the growth
of the market. The increasing population coupled with the growing usage of
fertilizers around the globe for sustainable farming is also projected to
foster the growth of agrochemicals Market. Growing agricultural activities all
around the globe and rise in the disposable income of the consumers are other
two major factors increasing the demand for fertilizers. This is further
projected to foster the growth of the agrochemicals market.
The Asia Pacific is projected to gain significant growth
over the forecast period and this is attributed to the high food grain
production in the region. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation, total
food grain production in the country is expected to reach a record 277.49
million tons in the 2017-18 crop year. Moreover, India ranks 2nd in the global
production of fruits and vegetables and is a leading exporter of mangoes and
bananas. The country also exports grapes in a large quantity across the world
Key Developments:
1. In July 2018,
Agrochemical firm Parijat Industries has launched three new products
Aadat, Tegata & Rakha in India this Kharif season for control of different
insects, pests, and diseases and to improve farmers’ yield.
2. In July 2020, BSE listed Best Agrolife Ltd, a global
provider of agrochemicals and a key manufacturer of agro-inputs have got
license/registration for manufacturing *DIRON* (DINOTEFURAN 20 percent SG), a
super systematic insecticide with quick uptake and knock-down, that controls a
broad spectrum of previous and invasive pests.
3. In October 2019, BASF has increased its R&D budget to
€900M (US$988M) in 2019 and launch 30 new products, including eight active
ingredients, as well as seeds in hybrid wheat, soybean, canola, cotton, and
vegetables.
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