Micro Irrigation Systems Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018

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Dec 16, 2013, 04:50 ET

DUBLIN, Dec. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3wdm6h/micro_irrigation) has announced the addition of the "Micro Irrigation Systems Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018" report to their offering.

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The problem of water scarcity is rampant globally, creating the urgent need for water conservation. The use of micro irrigation systems is expected to result in increased crop yields in terms of volume and quality. The other important benefits of using micro irrigation systems include expansion in the area under irrigation, water conservation, optimum use of fertilizers and chemicals through water, and decreased labor costs among others.

The worldwide population is increasing at a rapid rate and it is imperative that food supply keeps pace with this increasing population. Agriculture industry is adversely affected by a significant decrease in the ground water levels; hence, there is a need to locate efficient ways of supplying water to meet agricultural needs and conserve water for future use. Micro irrigation systems are the best option to achieve this purpose. It can be broadly categorized as sprinkler irrigation and drip irrigation; center pivot irrigation, and lateral move irrigation are the other types of sprinkler irrigation that are currently gaining popularity. Drip irrigation is the most efficient method of irrigation, with efficiencies ranging between 90%-95%.

The global micro irrigation systems market is one of the fastest growing segments of agriculture industry. The growth of this market is fueled by the government initiatives for adoption of micro irrigation systems in order to conserve water for future use. The growth of micro irrigation systems is particularly higher in Asia Pacific and Africa due to the increased problems of water scarcity, and farmer awareness towards increasing the crop yield with the help of micro irrigation systems. Out of the total 69 million hectares of cultivated area in India, only 5 million hectares is under drip and sprinkler irrigation. This represents strong potential for the growth of micro irrigation systems in this region.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Preface
1.1 Research scope and description
1.2 Research methodology

2 Executive Summary

3 Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis
3.1 Market overview
3.2 Market dynamics
3.3 Market trends and future outlook
3.4 Porter's five forces analysis

4 Market Segmentation I: Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Type 2012 - 2018
4.1 Sprinkler irrigation market revenue and volume forecast
4.2 Drip irrigation market size, volume and forecast
4.3 Center-pivot irrigation market size, volume and forecast
4.4 Lateral move irrigation market size and forecast

5 Market Segmentation II: Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis By Crop Type, 2012 - 2018
5.1 Plantation crops
5.2 Orchard crops
5.3 Field crops
5.4 Forage and turf grasses
5.5 Other crops

6 Market Segmentation III: Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Application, 2012 - 2018
6.1 Agriculture
6.2 Large gardens
6.3 Lawns (household)
6.4 Public Parks
6.5 Sports grounds
6.6 Other applications

7 Market Segmentation IV: Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Geography, 2012 - 2018
7.1 North America
7.2 Europe
7.3 Asia Pacific
7.4 Rest of the World (RoW)

8 Competitive Landscape
8.1 Summary
8.2 Business strategies adopted by major players
8.3 Market shares of major players

9 Company Profiles

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