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市場調查報告書
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2032 年涵蓋作物市場預測:按類型、農場類型、功能、時間段、應用、最終用戶和地區進行的全球分析Cover Crops Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Type (Cereals & Grains, Legumes, Brassicas, Broadleaves and Other Types), Farm Type, Function, Duration, Application, End User and By Geography |
根據 Stratistics MRC 的數據,全球覆蓋作物市場預計在 2025 年達到 17 億美元,到 2032 年將達到 35.2 億美元,預測期內的複合年成長率為 10.9%。
覆蓋作物主要用於保護和豐富土壤,而非收穫。這些作物通常用於農業實踐,例如豆科植物、禾本科植物和蕓薹屬植物,在主要作物週期之間種植,以改善土壤健康、減少侵蝕、抑制雜草、提高保水性並增加生物多樣性。覆蓋作物可以固氮、吸收養分並提供有機質,從而長期維持土壤肥力和結構。它們還透過減少對化學投入的需求,促進永續農業和氣候適應力。在播種主要作物之前,農民通常會用化學或機械方法去除覆蓋作物。
促進土壤健康
覆蓋作物可以增加有機質,提高保水性,並減少土壤侵蝕。覆蓋作物的根系能夠促進微生物活動,改善養分循環。土壤健康的改善可以提高農業產量,減少對人工投入的依賴。為了實現長期永續性,鼓勵農民採用覆蓋作物技術。隨著越來越多的人意識到再生農業,對覆蓋作物的需求也隨之成長。
農民缺乏意識
農業群體中很大一部分仍不了解覆蓋作物對土壤肥力和水土流失控制的益處。由於缺乏相關知識,農民不願改變傳統的耕作方式。有限的推廣和教育計畫加劇了這個問題,抑制了需求,降低了市場成長潛力。因此,覆蓋作物市場面臨巨大的擴張障礙。
提高作物產量
產量的提高得益於覆蓋作物固氮、抑制雜草生長和防止水土流失的能力。農民使用覆蓋作物來強化土壤的長期結構,並減少對合成肥料的依賴。覆蓋作物提供的改良作物透過提高保水性直接提高了作物的產量。隨著糧食需求的不斷成長,農民尋求永續的產量方式,覆蓋作物也隨之興起。這種日益成長的意識正在增強傳統農業和有機農業領域的市場需求。
短期利潤有限
農民往往優先考慮短期利潤,而非長期土壤效益。由於覆蓋作物無法產生直接收入,它們被視為額外成本。這阻礙了投資,尤其是對於預算有限的小農戶而言。諸如提高土壤肥力和減少土壤侵蝕等較慢的效益在短期內並不總是具有吸引力。因此,覆蓋作物的採用率仍然很低,市場成長緩慢。
新冠疫情最初擾亂了覆蓋作物市場,原因是全球供應鏈中斷、勞動力短缺以及農業投入品取得管道受限。由於優先種植必需作物且面臨經濟不確定性,農民推遲或減少了覆蓋作物的種植。此外,物流方面的挑戰也影響了作物的分發和供應。然而,疫情也提高了人們對永續耕作實踐的認知,並重新激發了人們對土壤健康和復原力的興趣。隨著經濟復甦的推進,政府和機構的支持鼓勵了覆蓋作物的種植,逐步穩定了市場,並鞏固了覆蓋作物在再生農業中的長期價值。
預計穀物和穀類食品將成為預測期內最大的細分市場
穀物和穀類作物預計將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率,這得益於其作為改善土壤健康的關鍵輪作作物選擇的作用。黑麥、燕麥和大麥等覆蓋作物通常在穀物種植前後使用,以減少土壤侵蝕和抑制雜草。這些作物的使用可以增強養分循環,尤其是氮的保留,有助於提高後續的穀物產量。越來越多的穀物種植者正在採用覆蓋作物,以滿足永續農業標準並減少化學投入。這種日益成長的一體化種植方式增強了市場需求,並促進了生態友善的農業實踐。
預計在預測期內,研究機構部門的複合年成長率最高。
預計在預測期內,研究機構領域將實現最高成長率,這得益於種子研發和土壤健康促進領域的創新驅動。這些機構進行測試和研究,檢驗覆蓋作物的農藝效益,並增強農民信心。這些研究成果有助於塑造永續的農業實踐,並影響支持採用覆蓋作物的政策框架。此外,研究機構也與農業大學和政府機構合作進行知識傳播和培訓計畫。這些認知度的提升和已證實的有效性正在推動整個多元化農業社區的市場成長。
由於農民對永續農業和土壤健康的認知不斷提高,預計亞太地區將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率。印度、中國和澳洲等國家正在採用覆蓋作物來防止土壤侵蝕並增強保濕性。政府推廣有機農業和碳封存的措施也支持了市場成長。然而,由於知識匱乏、所擁有土地量小以及缺乏機械化,採用率低阻礙了更快的成長。稻麥系統是主要的作物類型,豆類、禾本科植物和蕓薹屬植物也受到青睞。各國的成長情況各不相同,高度依賴教育、補貼和當地氣候適應性。
在預測期內,北美地區預計將呈現最高的複合年成長率,這得益於其強大的機構支持、環境法規和先進的農業技術。美國和加拿大積極鼓勵使用覆蓋作物來防治土壤侵蝕、提高保水性並促進碳封存。大型商業農場,尤其是在中西部地區,廣泛採用黑麥、三葉草和蘿蔔作為其輪作系統的一部分。美國的財政獎勵和永續性認證計劃正在推動這些作物的採用。較高的認知度、技術整合以及成熟的農業投入品產業使該地區具有競爭力。然而,對氣候變遷和經濟回報的擔憂可能會阻礙其全面採用。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Cover Crops Market is accounted for $1.70 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $3.52 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 10.9% during the forecast period. Cover crops are plants grown primarily to protect and enrich the soil rather than for harvest. Commonly used in agricultural practices, these crops such as legumes, grasses, and brassicas are planted between main crop cycles to improve soil health, reduce erosion, suppress weeds, enhance water retention, and increase biodiversity. Long-term soil fertility and structure are preserved by cover crops, which fix nitrogen, scavenge nutrients, and contribute organic matter. By lowering the need for chemical inputs, they also contribute to sustainable farming and climate resilience. Before sowing the primary crop, farmers frequently chemically or mechanically remove cover crops.
Soil health improvement
Cover crops enhance the amount of organic matter, improve water retention, and lessen erosion. Their root systems promote microbial activity, which improves the cycling of nutrients. Higher agricultural yields and less reliance on artificial inputs are the outcomes of improved soil health. For long-term sustainability, this encourages farmers to use cover cropping techniques. The need for cover crops keeps increasing as more people become aware of regenerative agriculture.
Lack of farmer awareness
A large portion of the farming community remains unaware of their benefits for soil fertility and erosion control. Without proper knowledge, they hesitate to change traditional farming practices. Limited outreach and education programs worsen the issue. This slows demand and reduces market growth potential. As a result, the cover crops market faces significant barriers to expansion.
Crop yield enhancement
Higher yields are a result of cover crops' ability to fix nitrogen, inhibit weed growth, and stop erosion. They are used by farmers to enhance long-term soil structure and lessen reliance on synthetic fertilisers. Increased water retention due to improved organic matter from cover crops directly improves crop productivity. The adoption of cover crops is fuelled by growers' search for sustainable ways to increase yields as food demand rises. Both the conventional and organic farming sectors' market demand is strengthened by this increased awareness.
Limited immediate returns
Farmers often prioritize short-term profits over long-term soil benefits. Since cover crops do not generate direct income, they are seen as an added cost. This discourages investment, especially among small-scale farmers with tight budgets. The delayed benefits like improved soil fertility or reduced erosion are not always compelling in the short run. Consequently, adoption remains low, slowing market growth.
The COVID-19 pandemic initially disrupted the cover crops market due to global supply chain interruptions, labor shortages, and limited access to agricultural inputs. Farmers delayed or reduced cover crop planting as they prioritized essential crops and faced financial uncertainty. Additionally, logistical challenges affected seed distribution and availability. However, the pandemic also heightened awareness of sustainable farming practices, prompting renewed interest in soil health and resilience. As recovery progressed, support from governments and institutions encouraged adoption, gradually stabilizing the market and reinforcing the long-term value of cover crops in regenerative agriculture.
The cereals & grains segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The cereals & grains segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period by serving as a key crop rotation option to improve soil health. Cover crops like rye, oats, and barley are commonly used before or after cereals to reduce erosion and suppress weeds. Their use enhances nutrient cycling, particularly nitrogen retention, which benefits subsequent grain yields. Farmers growing cereals increasingly adopt cover cropping to meet sustainable farming standards and reduce chemical inputs. This rising integration strengthens market demand and promotes environmentally conscious agricultural practices.
The research institutions segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the research institutions segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate by driving innovation in seed development and soil health enhancement. These institutions conduct trials and studies that validate the agronomic benefits of cover crops, boosting farmer confidence. Their findings help shape sustainable farming practices and influence policy frameworks that support cover crop adoption. Collaborations with agricultural universities and government bodies lead to knowledge dissemination and training programs. As a result, increased awareness and proven benefits fuel market growth across diverse farming communities.
During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share, driven by rising awareness of sustainable agriculture and soil health among farmers. Countries like India, China, and Australia are adopting cover cropping to combat soil erosion and enhance moisture retention. Government initiatives promoting organic farming and carbon sequestration also support market growth. However, low adoption rates due to limited knowledge, small landholdings, and lack of mechanization hinder faster expansion. Rice-wheat systems dominate, and legumes, grasses, and brassicas are the preferred crop types. Growth remains uneven across countries, relying heavily on education, subsidies, and regional climate adaptability.
Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, due to strong institutional support, environmental regulations, and advanced farming techniques. The United States and Canada actively encourage cover crop usage to combat soil erosion, improve water retention, and boost carbon sequestration. Large-scale commercial farms, especially in the Midwest, widely adopt rye, clover, and radish as part of crop rotation systems. Financial incentives from the USDA and sustainability certification programs support adoption. High awareness, technological integration, and a mature agri-input industry give this region a competitive edge. However, climatic variability and economic return concerns can occasionally hinder full-scale implementation.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Cover Crops Market include Bejo Zaden B.V., KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA, Advanta Seeds International, DLF A/S, Royal Barenbrug Group, Albert Lea Seed House, Inc., Grassland Oregon, Inc., King's AgriSeeds, Inc., Horizon Seeds Canada Inc., Seedway, LLC, La Crosse Seed, LLC, Sakata Seed Corporation, RAGT Semences S.A.S., Limagrain Field Seeds and S&W Seed Company.
In August 2023, Bejo Zaden launched B-Mox(R), an enhanced seed priming technology for onion seeds. It boosts seedling vigor, establishment, and resilience under stress conditions. This innovation also holds potential for broader seed coating applications, including cover crops, by improving germination and early growth performance.
In February 2023, Advanta entered into a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), facilitated by IRRI. Under the deal, Advanta can produce and distribute certified seed of the rice variety IR 05N221 ("Komboka") in Kenya.
In January 2023, KWS introduced INITIO seed treatment for vegetable seeds like beans and spinach in Europe and Turkiye. Initially designed for cover crops like cereals and oilseed rape, it enhances early seedling vigor, root development, and stress tolerance.
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.