The worldwide population is increasing at a rapid rate and it is imperative that food supply keeps pace with this increasing population. Agriculture industry is adversely affected by a significant decrease in the ground water levels; hence, there is a need to locate efficient ways of supplying water to meet agricultural needs and conserve water for future use. Micro irrigation systems are the best option to achieve this purpose.

1. Micro Irrigation Systems Market - Global Industry Size, Market Share, Trends, Analysis And Forecast, 2012 -
2018
The problem of water scarcity is rampant globally, creating the urgent need for water conservation. The use of
micro irrigation systems is expected to result in increased crop yields in terms of volume and quality. The
other important benefits of using micro irrigation systems include expansion in the area under irrigation, water
conservation, optimum use of fertilizers and chemicals through water, and decreased labor costs among others.
The worldwide population is increasing at a rapid rate and it is imperative that food supply keeps pace with
this increasing population. Agriculture industry is adversely affected by a significant decrease in the ground
water levels; hence, there is a need to locate efficient ways of supplying water to meet agricultural needs and
conserve water for future use. Micro irrigation systems are the best option to achieve this purpose. It can be
broadly categorized as sprinkler irrigation and drip irrigation; center pivot irrigation, and lateral move
irrigation are the other types of sprinkler irrigation that are currently gaining popularity. Drip irrigation is the
most efficient method of irrigation, with efficiencies ranging between 90%-95%.
The global micro irrigation systems market is one of the fastest growing segments of agriculture industry. The
growth of this market is fueled by the government initiatives for adoption of micro irrigation systems in order
to conserve water for future use. The growth of micro irrigation systems is particularly higher in Asia Pacific
and Africa due to the increased problems of water scarcity, and farmer awareness towards increasing the crop
yield with the help of micro irrigation systems. Out of the total 69 million hectares of cultivated area in India,
only 5 million hectares is under drip and sprinkler irrigation. This represents strong potential for the growth of
micro irrigation systems in this region.
Crop protection expense is the second highest expense after fertilizers in overall farming expenses. These
expenses can be considerably reduced with the techniques called fertigation and chemigation that are
incorporated with micro irrigation systems. In areas other than scarce water problems, these methods have
proved to be winning imperatives for the expansion of micro irrigation systems and are the most efficient and
effective way of protecting the crop from biotic and abiotic factors.
Currently, sprinkler irrigation system is the largest segment of the micro irrigation systems market. Sprinkler
irrigation system is quite cost effective compared to the drip irrigation system, hence, mostly preferred by
small farmers. The major components of sprinkler system include tubing/pipes, pumping unit, fitting/sprinkler
head, and coupler. Of all these components, pumping unit is the most costly component; however, it can be
used for other applications also. Within the core sprinkler irrigation components, lateral pipes add to the
overall cost of sprinkler systems. The components of drip irrigation are tubing, backflow preventers, valves,
filters, and pressure regulators. Per unit price of backflow preventers is the highest among all the components
used in drip irrigation; however, within the complete system, tubing adds to the overall cost. Similarly, major
components of center-pivot irrigation system include water emitters, pipelines, central towers, and system
control panels. Among these components, the per unit price of central tower and system control panels is
comparatively high; however, depending on the area to be irrigated, the total cost of pipelines may exceed the
cost of tower and panels.
The report on the global micro irrigation systems analyzes this market based on the major micro irrigation
types, crop types, application areas, and major geographies that include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific,
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2. and Rest of the World. The report provides complete analysis of the factors responsible for driving and
restraining the global micro irrigation systems market.
Israel based Netafim is leading the global micro irrigation systems market followed by an Indian company
called Jain Irrigation. Both these players, in combination, accounted for more than 50% market share in 2012.
Other important players in the micro irrigation systems market include John Deere & Company, EPC
Industries, Valmont Industries, and Rain Bird among others.
The global market for micro irrigation systems is segmented as follows:
Micro Irrigation Systems
By type Sprinkler irrigation Tubing/pipes Mainline Sub-mains Lateral pipes Pumping unit Displacement
pumps Submersible pumps Booster pumps Centrifugal pumps Others Fittings/sprinkler heads Pop-up
Impact rotors Gear-driven Large turf rotors Others Couplers Slip Barb Spigot Others Drip irrigation
Tubing 1/2 distribution tubing 1/4 distribution tubing Soaker tubing Emitter tubing Others Backflow
preventers Double check valves Pressure vacuum breaker Reduced pressure zone assembly Atmospheric
vacuum breaker (anti-siphon) Others Valves
By use Emergency shut-off valve Control valve By material Metal Plastic By operation Manual
Automatic Filters Screen filters Cartridge filters Media filters Centrifugal filters Pressure regulators and
valves Limit valve Low flow regulators Medium flow regulators High flow Others Center-pivot irrigation
Water emitters Pipelines Central towers System control panels Lateral move irrigation
By crop type Plantation crops Orchard crops Field crops Forage and turf grasses Others By application
Agriculture Large gardens Lawns (household) Public parks Sports grounds Others By geography North
America Europe Asia Pacific Rest of the world 
table Of Content
chapter 1 Preface
1.1 Research Scope And Description
1.2 Research Methodology
chapter 2 Executive Summary
chapter 3 Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis
3.1 Market Overview
3.2 Market Dynamics
3.2.1 Drivers
3.2.1.1 Government Encouragement For Adoption Of Micro Irrigation Systems
3.2.1.2 Increasing Awareness About The Benefits Of Micro Irrigation For Increasing Yield In Africa And
Asia Pacific
3.2.1.3 Cost Effectiveness Of Micro Irrigation Systems
3.2.1.4 Economic And Social Benefits Of Water Savings
3.2.2 Restraints
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3. 3.2.2.1 High Initial Investment And Continuous Maintenance Adding To The Cost
3.2.2.2 Lack Of Technical Expertise For Managing Micro Irrigation System Equipments
3.2.2.3 Short Lifespan Of Plastic Components Used In Micro Irrigation Systems
3.2.3 Opportunities
3.3 Market Trends And Future Outlook
3.3.1 Government Subsidies For Encouraging The Use Of Micro Irrigation Systems
3.3.2 Use Of Drip Irrigation In Chemigation And Fertigation
3.4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.4.1 Bargaining Power Of Suppliers - Low
3.4.2 Bargaining Power Of Buyers - Low
3.4.3 Threat Of Substitutes - Medium
3.4.4 Threat Of New Entrants - High
3.4.5 Competitive Rivalry – High
chapter 4 Market Segmentation I: Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Type 2012 – 2018
4.1 Sprinkler Irrigation Market Revenue And Volume Forecast
4.1.1 Tubing/pipes
4.1.1.1 Mainline
4.1.1.2 Sub – Mains
4.1.1.3 Lateral Pipes
4.1.2 Price Trend Sprinkler Tubing/pipes, 2011 – 2018 (usd)
4.1.3 Pumping Unit
4.1.3.1 Displacement Pumps
4.1.3.2 Submersible Pumps
4.1.3.3 Booster Pumps
4.1.3.4 Centrifugal Pumps
4.1.3.5 Others
4.1.4 Pricing Trend For Pumping Units Used In Sprinkler Irrigation, 2011 – 2018 (usd)
4.1.5 Fittings/sprinkler Heads
4.1.5.1 Pop-up
4.1.5.2 Impact Rotors
4.1.5.3 Gear-driven
4.1.5.4 Large Turf Rotors
4.1.5.5 Others
4.1.6 Pricing Trend For Sprinkler Heads, 2011 – 2018 (usd)
4.1.7 Couplers
4.1.7.1 Slip
4.1.7.2 Barb
4.1.7.3 Spigot
4.1.7.4 Others
4.1.8 Pricing Trend For Sprinkler Couplers, 2011 – 2018 (usd)
4.2 Drip Irrigation Market Size, Volume And Forecast
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4. 4.2.1 Tubing
4.2.1.1 1/2 Distribution Tubing
4.2.1.2 1/4 Distribution Tubing
4.2.1.3 Soaker Tubing
4.2.1.4 Emitter Tubing
4.2.1.5 Others
4.2.2 Pricing Trend For Drip Irrigation Tubing, 2011 – 2018 (usd)
4.2.3 Backflow Preventers
4.2.3.1 Double Check Valves
4.2.3.2 Pressure Vacuum Breaker
4.2.3.3 Reduced Pressure Zone Assembly
4.2.3.4 Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (anti-siphon)
4.2.3.5 Others (chemigation Valves)
4.2.4 Pricing Trend For Drip Irrigation Backflow Preventers, 2011 – 2018 (usd)
4.2.5 Valves
4.2.5.1 Valves By Use
4.2.5.1.1 Emergency Shut-off Valve
4.2.5.1.2 Control Valve
4.2.5.1.3 Pricing Trend For Drip Irrigation Valves, By Intended Use, 2011 – 2018 (usd)
4.2.5.2 Valves By Material
4.2.5.2.1 Metal
4.2.5.2.2 Plastic
4.2.5.2.3 Pricing Trend For Drip Irrigation Valves, By Material, 2011 – 2018 (usd)
4.2.5.3 Valves By Operation
4.2.5.3.1 Manual
4.2.5.3.2 Automatic
4.2.5.3.3 Pricing Trend For Drip Irrigation Valves, By Operation, 2011 – 2018 (usd)
4.2.6 Filters
4.2.6.1 Screen Filters
4.2.6.2 Cartridge Filters
4.2.6.3 Media Filters
4.2.6.4 Centrifugal Filters
4.2.7 Pricing Trend For Drip Irrigation Filters, 2011 – 2018 (usd)
4.2.8 Pressure Regulators And Valves
4.2.8.1 Limit Valve
4.2.8.2 Low Flow Regulators
4.2.8.3 Medium Flow Regulators
4.2.8.4 High Flow
4.2.8.5 Others
4.2.9 Pricing Trend For Drip Irrigation Pressure Regulators, 2011 – 2018 (usd)
4.3 Center-pivot Irrigation Market Size, Volume And Forecast
4.3.1 Water Emitters
4.3.2 Pipelines
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5. 4.3.3 Central Towers
4.3.4 System Control Panels
4.3.5 Pricing Trend For Centre-pivot Irrigation Components, 2011 – 2018 (usd)
4.4 Lateral Move Irrigation Market Size And Forecast
chapter 5 Market Segmentation Ii: Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis By Crop Type, 2012 - 2018
5.1 Plantation Crops
5.1.1 Market Trends
5.1.2 Market Size And Forecast
5.2 Orchard Crops
5.2.1 Market Trends
5.2.2 Market Size And Forecast
5.3 Field Crops
5.3.1 Market Trends
5.3.2 Market Size And Forecast
5.4 Forage And Turf Grasses
5.4.1 Market Trends
5.4.2 Market Size And Forecast
5.5 Other Crops
5.5.1 Market Trends
5.5.2 Market Size And Forecast
chapter 6 Market Segmentation Iii: Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Application, 2012 - 2018
6.1 Agriculture
6.1.1 Market Trends
6.1.2 Market Size And Forecast
6.2 Large Gardens
6.2.1 Market Trends
6.2.2 Market Size And Forecast
6.3 Lawns (household)
6.3.1 Market Trends
6.3.2 Market Size And Forecast
6.4 Public Parks
6.4.1 Market Trends
6.4.2 Market Size And Forecast
6.5 Sports Grounds
6.5.1 Market Trends
6.5.2 Market Size And Forecast
6.6 Other Applications
6.6.1 Market Trends
6.6.2 Market Size And Forecast
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6. chapter 7 Market Segmentation Iv: Micro Irrigation Systems Market Analysis, By Geography, 2012 –
2018
7.1 North America
7.1.1 Market Trends
7.1.2 Market Size And Forecast
7.2 Europe
7.2.1 Market Trends
7.2.2 Market Size And Forecast
7.3 Asia Pacific
7.3.1 Market Trends
7.3.2 Market Size And Forecast
7.4 Rest Of The World (row)
7.4.1 Market Trends
7.4.2 Market Size And Forecast
chapter 8 Competitive Landscape
8.1 Summary
8.2 Business Strategies Adopted By Major Players
8.2.1 Netafim
8.2.2 Jain Irrigation
8.3 Market Shares Of Major Players
chapter 9 Company Profiles
9.1 Netafim
9.1.1 Company Overview
9.1.2 Financial Performance
9.1.3 Business Strategies
9.1.4 Recent Developments
9.2 Jain Irrigation System Limited
9.2.1 Company Overview
9.2.2 Financial Performance
9.2.3 Business Strategies
9.2.4 Recent Developments
9.3 John Deere & Company
9.3.1 Company Overview
9.3.2 Financial Performance
9.3.3 Business Strategies
9.3.3.1 Overseas Investment And Expansion
9.3.3.2 Integration Of Wireless Technology
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7. 9.3.4 Recent Developments
9.4 Epc Industries
9.4.1 Company Overview
9.4.2 Financial Performance
9.4.3 Business Strategy
9.4.4 Recent Developments
9.5 Elgo Irrigation Ltd.
9.5.1 Company Overview
9.5.2 Financial Performance
9.5.3 Business Strategy
9.6 Hunter Industries Inc.
9.6.1 Company Overview
9.6.2 Financial Performance
9.6.3 Business Strategy
9.6.4 Recent Developments
9.7 Lindsay Corporation
9.7.1 Company Overview
9.7.2 Financial Performance
9.7.3 Business Strategies
9.7.3.1 Lindsay Corporation Buys Irz Consulting
9.7.3.2 Lindsay Corporation Acquires Watertronics
9.8 Valmont Industries Inc
9.8.1 Company Overview
9.8.2 Financial Performance
9.8.3 Business Strategy
9.8.4 Recent Developments
9.9 Rain Bird
9.9.1 Company Overview
9.9.2 Financial Performance
9.9.3 Recent Developments
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