Market Synopsis
The UK sprinkler irrigation market size was significantly robust in 2022 and is expected to register a steady revenue CAGR over the forecast period. According to Reports and Data, High demand for micro farming and efficient irrigation systems and decrease in use of agricultural land are major factors driving market revenue growth. Micro farming is small-scale, high-yielding, and ecologically sensitive farming that is often done by hand in urban or suburban areas. According to the UK Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs, the Utilized Agricultural Area (UAA) decreased by 0.2% to 17.2 million hectares covering 71% in the UK. In 2020, the agri-food sector in UK accounted for total estimated Gross Value Added (GVA) of USD 146.45 Billion or 6.0% of national GVA. In 2021, agriculture generated £30.0bn (~USD 38.25 billion) worth of produce while consuming £18.9 (~USD 24.10) worth of goods and services, accounting for a net contribution of £11.2bn (around USD 14.28 Billion) in the UK economy.
Sprinklers cover small to large areas efficiently and are appropriate for using in all types of farms. These are also adaptable to practically all types of irrigable soils because sprinklers come in various discharge capabilities. In addition, sprinkler irrigation systems eliminate water conveyance channels and enable conservation of water up to 30%-50%, which is another major factor creating high demand for sprinkler irrigation systems in the UK and driving revenue growth of the market. Increasing water needs could be exacerbated because of water companies obtaining less water (1 billion litres per day) from natural supplies owing to lower rainfall. This was most likely calculated using a 143 litres per person every day estimate rather than the ‘hidden’ cost of 3,000 – 5,000 litres per day. It is unclear if businesses in agriculture sector include this hidden cost when predicting water usage.
An extending green agenda, as the UK strives to reach ‘net zero’ Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, along with new economic relationship with the European Union, is resulting in new government regulations that is expected to bring changes in Britain’s conventional food and agricultural methods. These regulations support sustainable farming and land conservation to restore natural ecosystems, which is expected to give a chance to solve concerns, such as excessive GHG emissions and diminishing biodiversity, caused by numerous intensive agricultural practices. Moreover, supportive government policies for encouraging use of better irrigation systems is also expected to drive market revenue growth during the forecast period. The new Environmental Land Management (ELM) policy of the government is presently being developed. This is expected to result in considerable improvements in land management, thereby enhancing the natural environment and solving climate emergency issues.
Sprinkler irrigation system helps in soil management, which can have a positive impact on soil structure by causing compaction and erosion. Poor management of soil causes erosion, compaction, nutrient depletion, organic matter depletion, and biodiversity loss. Food production, nutrient cycling, water storage and quality carbon storage and sequestration, plant and tree health, and flood management all rely on soil and its organisms. For example, in England and Wales, over 2 million hectares of soil are under risk of erosion. Sprinkler irrigation systems are an effective technique to provide a large amount of water equally across a large area when it is most required. As a result, these systems are frequently installed in high-value crops such as orchards or salad greens for secondary purposes, including cooling during hot weather or reducing cold weather damage during abrupt freezes. Furthermore, farmers can simply utilize their sprinkler irrigation system to fertilize or apply chemicals by incorporating a fertigation or chemigation component. Hence, various technological advancements in sprinkler irrigation systems is another factor expected to drive market revenue growth during the forecast period.
However, high cost of sprinkler irrigation systems and lack of awareness about different types of micro-irrigation systems are key factors that could restrain market revenue growth to some extent.
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