Forage is the succulent parts of plants as well as seeds which are consumed by livestock. Production of these seeds reckons on the species and variety of crops to be grown. Forage feed manufacturers use legumes and grass seeds to plant pastures and hayfields. In Europe, forage seed production is being about 337510 ha, and over 45% of Europe’s land is utilised for agriculture production.
Europe Forage Seed Market size is projected to reach $ XX Billion by the end of 2024 with a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period. Key Parameters promoting the market growth include consumer preference for organic food and feed product, increased specialized feed requirement due to introduction of high yielding cattle, shrinkage of open land for grazing animal, increased demand for animal product, increase in demand for animal fodder owning to rising livestock population, government subsidiaries and reduction of animal grazing land, improvement in the quality & quantity of forage crops, increase in livestock population, and enhancement of soil health resulting in improved yield.
Efficient utilisation of land, safety against unusual weather conditions, and destruction of weeds are the major factors which are accounted for
Europe Forage SeedMarketis classified by type, by livestock, by species, by origin, by Form, by acreage, by geography.
By Type, these are classified as Alfalfa, chicory, clover, ryegrass. Alfalfa segment dominates the forage seeds market due to the high content of protein & digestible fibre, high yield, the consumption of alfalfa. Alfalfa contains 22% crude protein and high volume of 10 different vitamins, and it is used for feeding cattle, sheep, goats, horses, and dairy cows. By Livestock, these are classified as poultry, cattle, swine. The rapid growth of poultry segment is anticipated in the following years due to the increase in demand for organic food. By Species, these are classified as grasses, legumes. Grasses are expected to be the fastest growing segment due to their wide adaptability and long-lived perennial nature. By Origin, these are classified as indoor farms and outdoor farms. By Form, these are classified as green and dry.
Europe reckons for second largest market share due to the high demand of grass leading to regional growth and its applications in commercially grown croplands. Alfalfa forage seeds have the largest market share in the market
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