Market Definition
UK Agriculture Robots Market size was valued at USD 273.43 Million in 2022, and is predicted to reach USD 612.31 million by 2030, with a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period, 2023–2030. Agricultural robots, also known as agribots or agri-robots, are machines designed to automate or semi-automate various tasks in the field of agriculture. The functionalities of these robots include planting, harvesting, monitoring, and spraying crops. These robots are developed to improve efficiency, productivity, and accuracy in agriculture while reducing the dependence on manual labor and enhancing working conditions for farmers. They utilize advanced technologies like computer vision, artificial intelligence (AI), and others.
Agribots are equipped with sensors, actuators, and intelligent algorithms that enable them to perceive their environment, make decisions, and carry out specific actions. These robots can navigate through fields using GPS or mapping technologies to perform tasks such as planting seeds, harvesting crops, applying pesticides or fertilizers, and monitoring crop health. They use computer vision to identify and differentiate between crops and weeds, detect pests or diseases, and make precise actions accordingly.
Rising Adoption of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in UK
Unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly known as drones, have gained popularity in the agriculture sector. Drones equipped with cameras and sensors can capture high-resolution images and collect valuable data about crop health, irrigation needs, and pest infestation.
Farmers can use this imagery to monitor crop health, identify areas of stress, detect pest and disease outbreaks, and assess overall plant growth. By identifying issues early on, farmers can take timely action, implement targeted treatments, and prevent further crop damage. This increasing adoption of UAVs in agriculture is complementing the growth of agriculture robots in the UK.
Meeting Consumer Demand for Transparency and Traceability through Agriculture Robots
Consumer preferences in the UK are shifting towards a greater emphasis on transparency and traceability in the food supply chain. Consumers are increasingly concerned about the origin of their food, the use of pesticides, and the overall sustainability of agricultural practices. Therefore, increasing adoption of agriculture robots in the UK plays a vital role in meeting these demands by providing accurate and detailed information about the production process. As Agribots are equipped with sensors that can monitor various aspects of crop production, such as crop health, nutrient levels, and pest infestations, which is expected to boost the growth of the agriculture robots in the country.
High Initial Investment in Agriculture Robots
The initial cost of purchasing agriculture robots might be too expensive for farmers, particularly those operating on a small scale. The expense of acquiring, maintaining, and integrating the required robotics technology and equipment might be prohibitively expensive, impeding widespread adoption among farmers who lack the financial means to invest in these systems. Thus, it is expected to restrain the growth of the agriculture robots in UK.
Technological Advancements in Agricultural Sector
The rapid advancement of technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and robotics, is expected to create ample opportunities for agriculture robots in the UK. As these technologies continue to evolve and agriculture robots can become more sophisticated, intelligent, and capable of performing a wide range of tasks from precision planting and crop monitoring to weed detection and harvesting with higher accuracy and efficiency.
Competitive Landscape
The agriculture robots industry includes several market players such as Small Robot Company, Fieldwork Robotics, Taranis, Precision Decisions, Antobot, Agrobot, Wilma, Dogtooth Technologies, Mantle Labs, and Abundant Robotics. These market players are adopting various strategies such as new launches to maintain their dominance in the market of UK.
For instance, in June 2022, Small Robot Company (SRC), a British agritech start-up for sustainable farming announced the launch of its commercial Per Plant Farming robot services. The service enables farmers to evaluate weed density information, allowing them to make informed decisions about whether spraying is necessary or not.
Key Benefits
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The UK agriculture robots market report provides a quantitative analysis of the current market and estimations through 2023-2030 that assists in identifying the prevailing market opportunities to capitalize on.
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The study comprises a deep dive analysis of the market including the current and future trends for depicting the prevalent investment pockets in the market.
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The information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the market is provided in the report.
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The competitive analysis of the market players along with their market share in the UK agriculture robots market.
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The SWOT analysis and Porter’s Five Forces model are elaborated in the study.
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Value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of the stakeholders’ roles.
UK Agriculture Robots Market Key Segments
By Component
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Driverless Tractors
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
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Milking Robots
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Automated Harvest Robots
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Others
By Offering
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Hardware
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Software
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Services
By Farming Type
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Indoor Farming
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Outdoor Farming
By Application
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Dairy Management
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Irrigation Management
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Harvest Management
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Soil Management
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Inventory Management
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Others
By End User
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Field Crops
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Fruits & Vegetables
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Livestock
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Others