Market Insights
The autonomous farm equipment market was estimated at USD 64.24 billion in 2022 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 5.96% during 2023-2028 to reach USD 92.66 billion in 2028.

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Market Dynamics
Introduction
Autonomous farm equipment refers to advanced machines and vehicles used in agriculture that can operate and perform tasks without human intervention. Also referred to as autonomous agricultural machinery or farm robots, this equipment uses sensors, artificial intelligence algorithms, GPS technology, etc. to perform specific functions accurately. Autonomous farm equipment is designed to assist farmers in a wide range of tasks, including planting, harvesting, soil preparation, crop monitoring, etc.
Market Drivers
The autonomous farm equipment market is expected to grow owing to various growth factors. A few of them are:
- Use of drones in agricultural fields: The usage of drones in farms provides a multitude of benefits to the farmers, owing to which, its usage is growing rapidly. The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International estimates that farms will eventually account for an 80% share of the commercial drone market.
- Governments supporting farmers to adopt autonomous farm equipment: Several governments across the globe, like China, the United States, etc. are providing financial support to farmers to encourage them to adopt autonomous farm equipment.
- Labor Shortage: The younger population is shifting to urban areas, leaving a gap in the agricultural workforce. To curb labor shortage across the globe, and to bridge the gap, autonomous farm equipment are preferred to be a helping hand to the farmers and this equipment are also performs tasks traditionally done by farmers, ensuring continuity in farm operations.
- Long-term cost savings: Initial investments in autonomous farm equipment might be significant, but the long-term savings can be substantial. Labor costs are a major expense in agriculture, and by using autonomous equipment in the agricultural fields, farmers can save on labor expenses.
- Need for Data-Driven Farming: Data-driven decision-making is becoming increasingly common in almost all sectors, now including farming too. Data-driven farming can help farmers to improve their crop yields, reduce their input costs, and make better decisions about their operations. Autonomous farm equipment is used to collect data on crop health, soil condition, water usage, etc.

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Key Players
Some of the key players in the market are:
- 3D Robotics
- ADAMA Ltd.
- AGCO Corporation
- Agribotix
- Agri-Tronix Corporation
- Autonomous Solutions, Inc.
- Autonomous Tractor Corporation
- Case IH
- Clearpath Robotics, Inc.
- Deutz-Fahr
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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Segment Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Segments with High Growth Opportunity
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Operation Type Analysis
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Fully Autonomous and Partially Autonomous
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The fully autonomous segment is estimated to register a higher growth rate in the market.
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Product Type Analysis
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Tractors, Harvesters, and UAV Drone
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Tractors are estimated to account for the largest share of the market during the forecast period.
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Technology Type Analysis
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Software and Hardware
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Hardware is estimated to be the dominating segment of the market.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World
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North America is expected to be the largest contributor during the forecast period due to the usage of advanced and automated solutions in day-to-day business operations.
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By Operation Type
Based on the operation type, the market is segmented as fully autonomous and partially autonomous. The fully autonomous segment is estimated to register a higher growth rate in the market on account of the increasing implementation of precision farming systems, fueling the segment’s growth during the forecast period.
By Product Type
Based on the product type, the market is segmented as tractors, harvesters, and UAV drones. Tractors are estimated to account for the largest share of the market during the forecast period on account of their wide utilization in the agricultural sector. Further, the constant ability of these vehicles with higher ROI factors is expected to have a positive influence on the market. Also, harvesters are estimated to witness significant growth in the market owing to continuous development in robotics coupled with product availability at competitive prices, boosting the overall industry growth during the forecast period.
By Technology Type
Based on the technology type, the market is segmented into software and hardware. Hardware is estimated to be the dominant segment of the market owing to the growing advancements and easy operation of the device, fueling the growth of the segment during the forecast period.
Regional Insights
In terms of regions, North America is estimated to be the dominating region in the market during the forecast period owing to the presence of various major industry players and the growing utilization of tractors and combined harvesters in the region. On the other hand, Europe and Asia-Pacific are also estimated to witness significant growth in the market on account of events leading to increased productivity across both of the regions during the forecast period.

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Research Methodology
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- More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data.
- We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.
Report Features
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- Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
- Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
- Market trend and forecast analysis.
- Market segment trend and forecast.
- Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
- COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
- Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
- Emerging trends.
- Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
- Key success factors.
Market Segmentation
This report studies the market, covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.
The autonomous farm equipment market is segmented into the following categories:
By Operation Type
- Fully Autonomous
- Partially Autonomous
By Product Type
- Tractors
- Harvesters
- UAV Drone
By Technology Type
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Market Segmentation
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Competitive Benchmarking
- Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances.
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