Agriculture Sensor Market, By Type, By Application, By Connectivity, By Country, and By Region – Global Industry Analysis, Market Size, Market Share & Forecast from 2025-2032

REPORT HIGHLIGHT

Agriculture sensor market size was valued at US$ 2,521.45 Million in 2024, expanding at a CAGR of 12.01% from 2025 to 2032.

Agriculture sensors are advanced electronic devices designed to monitor soil, crop, livestock, and environmental conditions to support data-driven farming decisions. Modern agriculture sensors focus on real-time data collection, wireless connectivity, and integration with precision farming platforms rather than basic field measurement. Innovations emphasize IoT-enabled monitoring, AI-based analytics, and automation-ready systems. Opportunities lie in smart irrigation control, soil health management, livestock monitoring, climate-resilient farming, and farm management software integration, supported by rising food demand, climate variability, and the global shift toward sustainable and precision agriculture.

Agriculture Sensor Market- Market Dynamics
Rising adoption of precision agriculture and smart farming to drive demand

Growing pressure to improve crop yields, reduce input costs, and optimize resource utilization is accelerating the adoption of agricultural sensors worldwide. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), global food production must increase by nearly 60% by 2050 to meet rising population needs, pushing farmers toward data-driven farming practices. Agriculture sensors enable real-time monitoring of soil moisture, nutrient levels, weather conditions, and crop health, supporting precise irrigation, fertilization, and pest management.

Government-backed digital agriculture initiatives and subsidy programs are further supporting sensor deployment. The World Bank reports that over 70% of countries now have national digital agriculture strategies, promoting the use of farm monitoring technologies. Additionally, increasing climate variability and water scarcity are intensifying the need for sensor-based irrigation and environmental monitoring systems. The integration of sensors with IoT platforms, drones, and farm management software is enhancing farm automation, improving productivity, and strengthening long-term adoption across both smallholder and large-scale commercial farms.

Agriculture Sensor Market- Segmentation Analysis:

The Global Agriculture Sensor Market is segmented on the basis of Type, Application, Connectivity, and Region.

Based on Type, the market includes Temperature and Humidity Sensors, Location Sensors, Electrochemical Sensors, Soil Moisture Sensors, Water Sensors, Airflow Sensors, Optical Sensors, Mechanical Sensors, and Others. Among these, temperature and humidity sensors are critical for managing microclimates within greenhouses and controlled environments, enhancing crop yield and quality. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) highlights that precision climate monitoring via these sensors can improve agricultural productivity by up to 20%. Meanwhile, location sensors such as GPS and GIS devices support precision farming by enabling accurate field mapping and variable rate application of inputs. The European Space Agency (ESA) reports that the integration of location sensors with remote sensing data has reduced fertilizer usage by 15-25% in several pilot projects across Europe.

Based on Application, the segments include Crop Monitoring, Livestock Management, Irrigation and Water Management, Climate Monitoring, Soil Management, and Others. Livestock management is rapidly expanding, driven by the demand for animal health tracking and productivity optimization through sensor monitoring vital signs, movement, and environmental conditions. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), adoption of sensor technologies in livestock farms has improved herd health management, reducing veterinary costs by approximately 18%. Meanwhile, climate monitoring applications leverage sensor networks to provide localized weather data, enabling farmers to better plan planting and harvesting. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) stresses that real-time climate data can reduce crop loss risks by up to 30% in vulnerable regions.

Agriculture Sensor Market- Geographical Insights

The global agriculture sensor landscape exhibits strong regional variation driven by farming technology adoption, mechanization, precision agriculture initiatives, and farm income levels. North America holds a leading position, supported by high investment in precision farming and advanced farm infrastructure across the U.S. and Canada. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), over 90% of U.S. farms used some form of precision agriculture technologies in 2023, including sensors for soil, climate, and crop monitoring, underscoring widespread adoption.

Europe maintains steady growth, driven by strong government programs promoting sustainable agriculture and digital farming. The European Commission’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) encourages adoption of sensor technologies to improve resource use efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance soil health across EU member states.

U.S. Agriculture Sensor Market- Geographical Insights

The United States leads the global agriculture sensor landscape, driven by high adoption of precision farming technologies, extensive commercial farming operations, and robust government support for ag tech deployment. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), 68% of large crop farms used precision agriculture technologies in 2023, reflecting widespread integration of sensor based tools for yield mapping, soil monitoring, and data driven decision making. The country benefits from advanced agricultural infrastructure, high mechanization, and significant research investments that support sensor innovation and scalability. Government programs such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) allocate funding toward precision agriculture and sensor technologies to improve productivity and environmental performance.

Agriculture Sensor Market- Competitive Landscape:

Increasing adoption of precision agriculture and smart farming technologies is fueling competition among key players in the agriculture sensor sector. Major companies include Decagon Devices (METER Group), Teralytic, Caipos GmbH, Sentera, Pycno, dol-sensors A/S, Changsha Zoko Link Technology, Monnit Corporation, and others. These firms compete based on sensor accuracy, durability, wireless connectivity, and compatibility with farm management systems. They focus on innovations such as IoT-enabled soil and environmental sensors, real-time data transmission, energy efficiency, and multi-parameter sensing. Common strategies include expanding product portfolios to cover diverse applications like soil moisture, nutrient monitoring, and climate sensing, partnering with ag-tech solution providers, and enhancing cloud and edge computing integration for actionable insights.

Recent Developments:

In March 2025, CropX launched its new Strato Weather Station, a connected field sensor platform that provides real time weather and soil data for precision agriculture. The station enables farmers to monitor wind, rainfall, temperature, and microclimate conditions to optimize irrigation, crop protection, and farm operations with improved accuracy and automated insights.
In April 2024, AGCO Corporation and Trimble Inc. finalized a joint venture to form PTx Trimble, a new entity focused on advancing precision agriculture. The partnership brings together technologies such as soil sensing and autonomous farm machinery, helping growers use open, scalable systems to run more data-driven and efficient operations.

SCOPE OF THE REPORT

The scope of this report covers the market by its major segments, which include as follows:

GLOBAL AGRICULTURE SENSOR MARKET KEY PLAYERS- DETAILED COMPETITIVE INSIGHTS

Decagon Devices (METER Group)
Teralytic
Caipos GmbH
Sentera
Pycno
dol-sensors A/S
Changsha Zoko Link Technology Co., Ltd.
Monnit Corporation
Hunan Rika Electronic Tech Co., Ltd.
Sensoterra
Honde Technology Co., Ltd.
Texas Instruments Incorporated
Lindsay Corporation
Bosch Sensortec
Sensaphone
Shandong Renke Control Technology Co.,Ltd.
Aker Technology Co., Ltd.
Acclima, Inc.
Handan Yantai Import and Export Co., Ltd.
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Others

GLOBAL AGRICULTURE SENSOR MARKET, BY TYPE- MARKET ANALYSIS, 2019 - 2032

Temperature and Humidity Sensor
Location Sensor
Electrochemical Sensor
Soil Moisture Sensor
Water Sensor
Airflow Sensor
Optical Sensor
Mechanical Sensor
Others

GLOBAL AGRICULTURE SENSOR MARKET, BY APPLICATION- MARKET ANALYSIS, 2019 - 2032

Crop Monitoring
Livestock Management
Irrigation and Water Management
Climate Monitoring
Soil Management
Others

GLOBAL AGRICULTURE SENSOR MARKET, BY CONNECTIVITY- MARKET ANALYSIS, 2019 - 2032

Wired Sensors
Wireless Sensors

GLOBAL AGRICULTURE SENSOR MARKET, BY REGION- MARKET ANALYSIS, 2019 - 2032

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
The Netherlands
Sweden
Russia
Poland
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Thailand
Philippines
Rest of APAC
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
Colombia
Rest of LATAM
The Middle East and Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Israel
Turkey
Algeria
Egypt
Rest of MEA Show more