Forages are necessary for the successful operation of animal production systems. This is more applicable to which are deliberately dependent upon forages for their health and production in a cost-effective and sustainable manner. The forage-based production plays an important role in the economical supply of nutrient-rich foods for the humans.
Global Forage Seed Market size is projected to reach $17.39 Billion by the end of 2024 with a CAGR of 9.84% 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 a fastest growing market.
Global Forage Seed Market is 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 fiber, 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.
By geography, these are classified as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa. Asia-Pacific is anticipated to have the highest market share due to the increasing livestock production and rising demand for animal feed in the countries in Asia-Pacific.
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