Upcoming Growth Trends in the Agricultural Testing Market

The report "Agricultural Testing Market by Sample (Soil, Water, Seed, Compost, Manure, Biosolids, Plant Tissue), Application (Safety Testing (Toxins, Pathogens, Heavy Metals), Quality Assurance), Technology (Conventional, Rapid), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022",agricultural testing market is estimated to be valued at USD 4.56 Billion in 2017, and is projected to reach USD 6.29 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 6.64%. The market is driven by stringent safety and quality regulations for agricultural commodities increase in outbreaks of foodborne illnesses, and rapid industrialization leading to the disposal of untreated industrial waste into the environment.

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Driver: Stringent safety and quality regulations for agricultural commodities

Growing complexities in the supply chain, lack of adoption of good agricultural practices (GAP), and absence of proper hygiene & sanitation practices have resulted in increasing instances of contamination of food, feed, and agricultural products at the beginning of the supply chain, which are responsible for large-scale outbreaks of illnesses and poisoning in both humans and livestock. This has caused severe concerns among farmers, livestock producers, end consumers, regulatory authorities, and other industry stakeholders.

Furthermore, in countries such as the US, Canada, Australia, and countries in the European Union, various mechanisms have been formed, and there is a strong emphasis in the framework regarding monitoring policies and their strict enforcement to attain higher transparency in the supply chain and ensure traceability. Such moves have ensured that contaminated food, feed, and agricultural products face border rejections and are quarantined. Moreover, violators are penalized with heavy fines and have their licenses revoked. Therefore, in order to comply with the safety and quality parameters set by various regulatory authorities, agricultural testing is increasingly being adopted as an essential pre-emptive measure.

Water and soil are the fast growing segments in agricultural testing during the forecast period

The global market, based on sample, has been segmented into soil, water, seed, compost, manure, biosolids, and plant tissue. The market for testing for soil is estimated to dominate in 2017, and is also projected to be the second fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. The growing contamination of soil, caused by wastewater and industrial effluents, has been propelling the importance of soil testing; this, in turn, is driving the market for agricultural testing.

Spectrometry & chromatographic technologies contributed to the fastest growing rapid technology market in agriculture testing

The agricultural testing services market, by technology, has been segmented into conventional and rapid. The rapid technology segment is estimated to dominate the market in 2017, and is projected to grow at a higher CAGR by 2022. This can be attributed to low turnaround time, higher accuracy, sensitivity, and ability to test a wide range of bacteria in comparison to conventional technological methods.

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Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period

The Asia Pacific market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2017 to 2022. Major growth drivers of the region include increased adoption of advanced biotechnological methods and organic farming resulting in the need for agricultural testing, and an increase in the number of exports from the region, necessitating agricultural testing for the produce.

This report includes a study of marketing and development strategies, along with the services & product portfolios of leading companies. It includes the profiles of leading service companies such as SGS (Switzerland), Intertek (UK), Eurofins (Luxembourg), Bureau Veritas (France), ALS Limited (Australia), and TÜV NORD GROUP (Germany). It also includes profiles other players that also have significant share in this market such as Mérieux (US), AsureQuality (New Zealand), RJ Hill Laboratories (New Zealand), SCS Global (US), Agrifood Technology (Australia), and Apal Agricultural Laboratory (Australia).

Trace Minerals in Feed Market Projected to Garner Significant Revenues by 2025

The report "Trace Minerals In Feed Market by Type (Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Copper, Cobalt, Chromium, Other Types), Livestock , Chelate Type (Amino Acids, Proteinates, Polysaccharides, Other Chelate Types), Form, And Region – Global Forecast To 2025", The global trace minerals in feed market size is estimated to be valued at USD 472 million in 2020 and is expected to reach a value of USD 608 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period. Factors such as the rise in production of compound feed, and the increase in the importance of protein-rich diets among consumers across the globe opened new avenues for trace minerals in feed market. The major feed producing countries in the world include China, the US, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, India, and Russia. The where the demand for chicken and red meat has been growing. This in these countries, which has also contributed to the growth of the market.

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Driver: Increase in the production of compound feed

With the rise in demand for meat and meat products and the increase in the importance of protein-rich diets among consumers across the globe, the demand for compound feed has been growing in the Asia Pacific, North American, and European countries. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that by 2050, the demand for food products would grow by 60%, and that of animal protein would grow by 1.7% per year. It is also estimated that the production of meat, aquaculture, and dairy products would also increase. The major feed producing countries in the world include China, the US, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, India, and Russia. The demand for chicken and red meat has been growing in these countries, which has also contributed to the growth of the market. An increase in the number of feed mills could also be among the key factors, which have contributed to the overall increase in the production of compound feed.

Opportunity: Increase in the bioavailability of trace minerals

Bioavailability refers to the proportion of nutrients in food products, which is absorbed and utilized by the body of animals. In addition, utilization is the process of transportation, cellular assimilation, and conversion to a biologically active form. With the permissible limits being imposed on the use of trace elements in feed to reduce environmental risks, livestock farmers have not been able to improve feed conversion efficiency in livestock without providing a higher dosage of mineral supplements, as these elements are not easily absorbed by the digestive systems of animals. However, high demand is expected from unorganized livestock farmers and cooperative societies in developing countries. Therefore, manufacturers are developing techniques to supply these inorganic trace elements in organic forms, which would increase the bioavailability of these compounds and improve the productivity of livestock. The most commonly available trace elements in the organic form include copper, zinc, selenium, and chromium. The awareness about the benefits of organic mineral chelates among farmers is essential to bring a significant shift in the market demand for mineral supplements.

By type, the iron segment accounted for the highest share in the trace minerals for feed market.

Iron is one of the most important minerals required for the optimum functioning of the body. Iron cannot be ingested in its elemental form, thus it is available in the form of oxides and carbonates. Red iron oxide, yellow iron oxide, ferrous sulfate, and iron carbonate are used as additional supplements for iron. The ferrous compounds are being approved in the recent years. As livestock species are most commonly by the deficiency of iron, this causes oxidative stress and anemia, iron is thus important element to be included in the feed. Due to its higher acceptance among regulatory bodies, the market for iron as a trace mineral in feed is projected to witness a high growth rate during the forecast period.

The market for poultry segment is projected to account for the largest share during the forecast period

By livestock, poultry is the segment which accounted for the highest market share as well as the highest growth rate in the trace minerals in feed market. Global consumption peaked in 2019 and a continued upward consumption trend is expected, according to an IndexBox report. With a combined 40% share of global consumption. The increased focus on consumption of animal protein in daily diets is one of the preliminary aspects which have led to the growth of the market. The demand for white meat and eggs has been growing due to which the need for increasing livestock production has grown.

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Asia Pacific is estimated to hold the largest market share during the forecast period

The trace minerals in feed market is estimated to grow significantly in the Asia Pacific region due to the rise in demand for poultry meat and poultry byproducts as well as ruminants from the major economies such as China, India, Japan and other South East Asian countries as they experience a surge in the increase in number of health -conscious consumers. With the increase in awareness amongst consumers about the essential nutrients requirement in daily diet, have increased the demand for protein rich meat. In Asia Pacific, trends around healthy lifestyles and prevention among older consumers trying to avoid expensive healthcare costs and extend healthy lifespan are generating growth opportunities dietary supplements. Thus, causing Trace minerals in feed to flourish in the region.

This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies, along with a study on the product portfolios of the leading companies operating in the Trace minerals in feed market. It consists of the profiles of leading companies such Cargill, Incorporated (US), (US), BASF SE (Germany), Bluestar Adisseo Co., Ltd (China), Koninklijke DSM N.V. (Netherlands), Nutreco N.V. (Netherlands), Alltech (US), Zinpro (US), Orffa (Netherlands), Novus International (US), Kemin Industries, Inc. (US), Lallemand, Inc. (Canada), Virbac (France), Global Animal Nutrition (US), Dr. Paul Lohmann Gmbh & Co. KGAA (Germany), Biochem Zusatzstoffe (Germany), Veterinary Professional Services Ltd. (Vetpro) (New Zealand), Chemlock Nutrition Corporation (US), dr. eckel animal nutrition gmbh & co.kG (Germany), Vetline (India), Green Mountain Nutritional Services Inc. (US), Biorigin (Brazil), Tanke (China), JH Biotech, Inc. (US), QualiTech, Inc. (US)..

Agricultural Adjuvants Market to Showcase Continued Growth in the Coming Years

The report "Agricultural Adjuvants Market by Function (Activator and Utility), Application (Herbicides, Insecticides, and Fungicides), Formulation (Suspension Concentrates and Emulsifiable Concentrates), Adoption Stage, Crop Type, and Region - Global Forecast 2026", is estimated to be valued at USD 3.1 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach a value of USD 4.4 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period. Factors such as the rising demand for improved crop varieties is driving the growth of the agricultural adjuvants market.

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Restraint: Stringent regulations to manufacture adjuvants

Adjuvants produced from petrochemicals undergo various chemical processes that release toxic wastes and gases. Various regulations are imposed by government agencies such as the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and the EU’s Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) to address them. These agencies map and monitor the toxicity emission levels within permissible levels. Stringent environmental regulations across all countries have increased the cost of developing new products and resulted in their delayed launch. This has been a strong barrier for new market players to utilize the opportunities to enter this market

Opportunity: Manufacturing adjuvant products for cost-effectiveness

The cost of adjuvants fluctuates and depends mainly on the prices of petroleum and vegetable oil that are used for agricultural adjuvant production. As the application costs of different single-purpose adjuvants during pesticide application prove to be expensive for growers, applicators are looking for adjuvants that are simple to use and multifunctional. The increased downstream cost, high foam formation during production, and low productivity have resulted in many R&D activities. Many new developments have been the area of focus for researchers; these include reducing the raw material costs, increasing the production yield, and developing new techniques to lower the foam formation.

By application, the herbicide segment is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period.

The herbicide segment is projected to hold the largest market share in the agricultural adjuvants market during the forecast period as according to industry experts from prominent seed manufacturers, disease resistance and herbicide tolerance are traits that have been on demand, owing to the increasing instances of early germination pest attacks and regulations against cop protection chemicals. Cereals & grains accounted for the largest consumption of herbicides in North America and Asia Pacific, owing to the high cultivation of corn and wheat in countries such as the US and China.

By the adoption stage, the tank-mix segment is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period.

Tank mix adjuvants are added to the farmer’s tank together with the pesticide for improving the performance of the active ingredients, along with mitigating the negative effects such as drift and bouncing. Tank mix adjuvants are added to the pesticides on the field by the crop growers before applying them over the crops. Tank mix adjuvants help in increasing the overall performance of the plant protection products. Adjuvants that are tank-mixed are mostly added to affect the efficacy of pesticides and are defined by the direct effect that they have on the crop-pesticide interaction.

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Asia Pacific is projected to grow at the highest CAGR% during the forecast period

The market for agricultural adjuvants in the Asia Pacific region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2020 to 2026, owing to the increasing investments by key players in countries such as China, India, and Thailand, and also the rising adoption of adjuvant technology by the crop growers for insecticide applications. Due to these factors, the market in the Asia Pacific region is projected to record the highest growth from 2020 to 2026.

This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies, along with a study on the product portfolios of the leading companies operating in the agricultural adjuvants market. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as this market include Miller Chemical and Fertilizer, LLC (US), Precision Laboratories (US), CHS Inc (US), WinField United (US), Kalo Inc. (US), Nouryon (Netherlands), Corteva (US), Evonik Industries (Germany), Nufarm (Australia), Croda International (UK), Solvay (Belgium), BASF (Germany), Huntsman Corporation (US), Clariant (US), Helena Agri-Enterprises (US), Stepan Company (US), Wilbur-Ellis Company (US), Brandt (US), Plant Health Technologies (US), Innvictis Crop Care (US), Interagro (UK), Lamberti S.P.A (US), Drexel Chemical Company (US), GarrCo Products Inc. (US), and Loveland Products Inc. (US).

Flavor Systems Market Projected to Garner Significant Revenues by 2023

The report "Flavor Systems Market by Type (Brown, Dairy, Herbs & Botanicals, Fruits & Vegetables), Application (Beverages, Savories & Snacks, Bakery & Confectionery Products, Dairy & Frozen Desserts), Source, Form, and Region - Global Forecast to 2023", is estimated to be valued at USD 5.64 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach a value of USD 6.96 billion by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period. Factors such as the Creation of novel flavors driven by favorable consumer reception and cross product usage of flavors are driving the growth of this market.

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By type, brown segment is projected to dominate the flavor systems market during the forecast period.

Brown flavors are the most commonly used flavor variant, used across a number of applications. Brown flavors stand inclusive of flavors, such as, chocolate, coffee, nut, nougat, caramel, and vanilla. Additionally, they could also stand inclusive of a number of novel tastes, such as, egg-nog, salted caramel, brownie, that are optimized from chocolate, nougat, macademia, caramel, etc. Thus, due to its usages in wide variety of food and beverages application, brown flavor segment is projected dominate the global flavor systems market during the forecast period.

By form, liquid segment is projected to dominate the flavor systems market during the forecast period.

The major advantage associated with the usage of liquid flavor enhancers, is that these flavors can be easily mixed together, and will achieve a homogeneous distribution of each component in the finished flavor. Moreover, Liquid and water containing flavors can also be encapsulated following their conversion to semi-solid or pasty forms, to be used across a number of applications.

The increasing demand for flavor systems in the North American and European regions is driving the growth of the flavor systems market.

In Europe, the growth of flavor systems is attributed to the growth in the. Beverages, bakery and dairy & frozen desserts industry, with growing demand for flavor enhancers in confectionery products. Soft drinks, dairy products, frozen products, and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are the most innovative food sectors in the region, offering significant opportunities for the growth of flavoring systems. Furthermore, the growing consumption of bakery & confectionery products and savories & snack products, and the demand for their product variety has resulted in intensifying demand for flavor systems in these food products. The innovation in food applications, with the use of flavor systems in these industries, has resulted in new product development and increased consumption of flavor systems in different food applications in this region.

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The demand for flavor systems in North America is driven by the increasing demand and creation of innovative flavor systems for processed food products as the region is among the largest consumers of processed food products. The market growth is further driven by the presence of a significant number of flavoring systems manufacturers in the region catering to the growing domestic as well as international market demand. Furthermore, the constantly evolving consumer demand for flavor varieties in end products together with the strategy of flavor systems market players to work in close proximity of their customers further aids the growth and development of the flavor systems market in the North American region.

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Givaudan (Switzerland), International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) (US), Firmenich (Switzerland), Symrise (Germany), and Mane SA (France) are the leading players in the flavor systems market. Major players in this market are focusing on increasing their presence through expansions & investments, mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, and agreements. These companies have a strong presence in North America and Europe. They also have manufacturing facilities along with strong distribution networks across these regions.

Growth Strategies Adopted by Major Players in the Rice Seeds Market

The rice seeds market is projected to reach USD 7.62 billion by 2023, from USD 5.47 billion in 2018, at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period. The market for rice seeds is driven by factors such as the increasing technological advances in rice breeding, declining prices of hybrid rice seeds, growing adoption of hybrid rice seeds in the developed and developing countries, and rising seed replacement rate for paddy across Asian countries.

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By seed size, long grain rice seeds are estimated to be most widely used in 2018. This is owing to the high rate of cultivation across various countries in North America and Asia. The limited application of short grain rice in the food industry is also aiding in driving the growth of these types of seeds. For instance, in Asian countries, Basmati and jasmine are some of the long-grain rice varieties that are exported from Asia in large quantities and have industrial importance from the perspective of rice millers in terms of price value. The major players in the market, such as Bayer and DowDuPont, focus on long rice grains, followed by medium-sized rice and short rice.

By treatment, untreated rice seeds account for a larger market size; however, treatment of seeds and their adoption has been gaining importance for field crops, such as corn, wheat, and soybean, to reduce crop loss from early pest attacks. However, the adoption of this technology for rice is still gradual across countries. Rice is mainly cultivated in Asian countries. However, farmers are reluctant to invest capital in crop inputs and prefer adopting the traditional techniques of crop protection. Due to the rising need for sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management guidelines laid by governments in Asian countries has encouraged farmers to adopt seed coating technologies. On account of these factors, this segment is projected to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period.

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Asia Pacific is a major consumer and producer of rice across the globe, and inadequate arable land in this region has encouraged farmers for better yield from their cultivation. Adoption of advanced technologies such as hybrid and certified seeds is also increasing in this region. According to the recent data of USDA published in 2016, India and China are the two major producers and consumers of rice, not only in the Asia Pacific region but across the globe. The Asia Pacific market for rice seeds is consolidated with two players occupying the largest share, followed by other players. Since rice cultivation in other regions of the world is comparatively low, the growth of the Asia Pacific market is projected to remain steady during the forecast period.

This report includes a study of the development strategies, along with the product portfolios of leading companies. It also includes the profiles of leading companies such as Bayer (Germany), DowDuPont (US), Syngenta (Switzerland), Advanta Seeds (UPL) (India), and Nuziveedu Seeds (India), Mahyco (India), BASF (Germany), Kaveri Seeds (India), SL Agritech (Philippines), Rasi seeds (India), Rallis (India), JK Seeds (India), Hefei Fengle (China), LongPing (China), Guard Agri (Pakistan), and National Seeds Corporation (India).

Biostimulants Market Growth by Emerging Trends, Analysis, & Forecast to 2025

The report "Biostimulants Market by Active Ingredient (Humic Substances, Amino Acids, Seaweed Extracts, Microbial Amendments), Crop Type (Fruits & Vegetables, Cereals, Turf & Ornamentals), Application Method, Form, and Region – Global Forecast to 2025" The market for biostimulants is projected to reach USD 4.9 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 11.24% during the forecast period. It is driven by seaweed extract-based biostimulants, abundant growth in seaweed cultivation near major biostimulant markets, and rise in their adoption by key players in biostimulant formulations.

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On the basis of active ingredient, the amino acids segment has been estimated to occupy the major share, in terms of value, in 2019.

Price differences in active ingredients is a major factor, due to which, the amino acids segment is projected to remain dominant in the market, in terms of value. In terms of volume, the dosage rate plays an integral role in the effectiveness of biostimulants. Since the dosage rate of humic substances is much higher in comparison, as they are mostly preferred for foliar applications, they dominate the market, in terms of volume, in 2018. Earlier, biostimulant products were majorly offered as a single active ingredient, which imparted specific functions such as stress tolerance or enhancement of crop quality. However, due to intense research on this market, formulations for blending multiple active ingredients have been developed by players such as Valagro (Italy).

The increasing awareness of nutritional benefits associated with biostimulants and their application on broad-acre crops have widened the scope of growth within the market.

The usage of biostimulants has evolved immensely from high-value crops such as fruits & vegetables to broad-acre crops such as cereals, pulses, and fiber crops. It has been observed that biostimulants enhance the uptake of nutrients, develop tolerance to abiotic stresses, and increase the vigor and yield of crops such as wheat, rice, and barley. The immense possibility in the application of biostimulants for these broad-acre crops can lead to the significant growth of this market. Many domestic manufacturers have begun to realize the prospective demand in the coming years, with several launches targeted on crops such as rice, corn, and wheat.

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Asia Pacific is projected to witness the highest growth in the biostimulants market during the forecast period.

The global market was dominated by Europe, in terms of value, in 2018, due to the adoption of modern agricultural technology such as precision farming and plant biotechnology, and organic-based active ingredients. However, the demand for biostimulants in developing regions such as Asia Pacific and South America has significantly increased. According to FAOSTAT, in 2016, the Asia Pacific occupied 36.4% of the global agriculture land. The agriculture industry in Asia, particularly in the Southeast Asian countries, has witnessed effective transformation due to various technological advancements. Significant adoption of biostimulants can be witnessed in China, India, Australia, Japan, and Indonesia. Moreover, commercial seaweed cultivation provides further growth opportunities in the region. Innovative companies such as Sea6 Energy (India) are exclusively offering seaweed-based biostimulants along with technological platforms such as TARMA and SPURT.

Key Market Players:

There are many domestic and global players that provide biostimulants for a wide range of crops across the world. Major manufacturers are based in Europe and Asian countries. In multiple regions, due to unclear regulation, an ambiguity exists between biostimulants and biofertilizers. Hence, the scope of this report includes a detailed study of those biostimulant manufacturers, whose portfolios mention the products as biostimulants. Key companies in the global market are BASF (Germany), Isagro (Italy), Valagro (Italy), Bayer (Germany), Italpollina (Italy), Koppert Biological Systems (Netherlands), Acadian Seaplants (Canada), UPL (India), and Biolchim (Italy). Various strategies such as acquisitions, joint ventures, and new product launches were adopted by the companies to enter the biostimulants market.

Nematicides Market Growth by Emerging Trends, Analysis, & Forecast to 2025

The global nematicides market size is estimated to be valued at USD 1.3 billion in 2020 and is projected to be worth USD 1.6 billion by 2025, recording a CAGR of 3.4% during the forecast period. The strong demand for high-value crops, crop losses due to nematodes, and advancements in farming practices and technology are some of the factors driving growth in the nematicides market.

Key players in this market include Corteva Agriscience (US), Syngenta (Switzerland), Bayer AG (Germany), and BASF SE (Germany). New product launches, expansions, acquisitions, and agreements & joint ventures were some of the core strengths of the leading players in the nematicides market. These strategies were adopted by the key players to increase their market presence. It also helped them diversify their businesses geographically, strengthen their distribution networks, and enhance their product portfolios.

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Some of the other players in the nematicides market include Adama Agricultural Solutions Ltd (Israel), FMC Corporation (US), Nufarm (Australia), UPL Limited (India), Isagro Group (Italy), Valent USA (US), Chr. Hansen (Denmark), Certis USA LLC (US), Marrone Bio Innovations (US), American Vanguard Corporation (US), Crop IQ Technology (UK), and Real IPM Kenya (Kenya).

BASF SE (Germany) is one of the global leaders in the crop protection industry. It offers nematicide solutions through its agricultural solutions business. The company is now among the world‘s leading players in the nematicides market due to the strategic acquisition of Bayer CropScience’s (Germany) crop protection business and assets, which complement BASF’s agricultural solutions business. The acquisition is aimed at improving BASF’s presence in Europe and Asia Pacific, alongside improving the research activities on herbicides and nematicides. The company has also invested in introducing patented technologies for nematode management seed treatment, which would provide growers with enhanced protection against various damaging nematode species in row crops.

Corteva Agriscience (US) is a global leader in two of the largest and promising markets in the agricultural sector, namely, seed and crop protection. The company offers nematicides through its crop protection business, which contributes about 44% of the revenue to the company. Corteva has a distribution agreement with Dow AgroSciences, which gives the former exclusive rights in the distribution of soil fumigant products of the latter.

Bayer AG (Germany) - The crop science division of the company has been working on introducing seed and crop protection products and digital solutions. Bayer has also been aligning with the developments in the agricultural sector. It offers nematicides through its crop science division. The acquisition of the assets of Monsanto Company (US) in June 2018, which led to the expansion of its seeds and crop science business, has also allowed the company to capture a significant share in the nematicides market.

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Constraint: Pesticide residue problems

One key restraint in the crop protection chemicals market is the pesticide residue problem due to the non-judicious use of pesticides by the farmers. Pesticide residue problems are highly found in the crops grown in developing or under-developed countries. Countries such as Vietnam, Ghana, and the Philippines are known for such low-quality crop production, affected by pesticide residues. Though intensive farming is inevitable without the use of pesticides, farmers in developing countries tend to use excess pesticides, which then damage the crops. Thus, improper use and illegal import-export of pesticides, and lack of proper government regulations have resulted in pesticide residue issues and excessive application of toxic pesticides, thereby hindering the growth of the crop protection chemicals market.

Asia Pacific is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The market for nematicides is projected to grow at the highest CAGR in the Asia Pacific region owing to the growing nematode infestation in vegetables such as tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, peas, and cauliflower in the major vegetable-growing countries such as China and India. The regulatory scenario in the Asia Pacific region is comparatively more favorable for the launch of nematicides as compared to that of Europe and North America. There is also growing awareness among farmers about the use of bionematicides since the market for organic farming, and sustainable agriculture is growing with more consumers demanding organic fruits & vegetables.