China Precision Farming Market

China Precision Farming Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• China Precision Farming Market Size 2024: USD 309.4 Million
• China Precision Farming Market Size 2035:  USD 1892.3 Million
• China Precision Farming Market CAGR 2024: 17.9%
• China Precision Farming Market Segments: Offering and Application

The China precision farming market is a term that encompasses all of the technologies used by agricultural producers to improve the efficiency of their production using real-time information and to use their resources more efficiently using a variety of technology including global navigation satellite systems for GPS guidance, remote sensing, variable rate technology, drones, IoT sensors, and advanced analytical software to help monitor soil conditions, crop health and moisture conditions. Precision Agriculture in China is regarded as one aspect of Smart Agriculture and is part of a general movement toward the use of new digital technologies combined with the most effective conventional farming methodologies to make farming more sustainable and productive.

 

The precision farming in China are backed by government support, including the National Smart Agriculture Action Plan and related agricultural modernisation strategies embedded in national policy frameworks such as the National Agricultural Modernization Plan and the 14th Five-Year Plan for Agricultural Development. The strong growth reflects the combined impact of government policy support, investment in rural digital infrastructure, and growing adoption of precision tools and automation across major farming regions.

 

As technology advances, Chinese precision farming providers are now using IoT, AI, drones, remote sensing, and big data analytics into agricultural operations that convert unstructured data into predictive insights that aid farmers in making better decisions regarding irrigation schedules, fertilizer applications, and harvest dates. 5G has continued to evolve ways of connecting devices and networks through the use of new technology, which will provide greater efficiencies for farmers in rural areas allowing them to become more efficiently integrated into the global marketplace.

 

Market Dynamics of the China Precision Farming Market:

The China precision farming market is driven by the urgent need to ensure food security and improve agricultural productivity, demographic pressures, diminishing arable land, and climate variability. China’s large population,  limited per-capita farmland in China, ability to optimise the use of water, fertilisers, and pesticides, strong government support for advanced technology, and rising penetration of digital tools have encouraged farmers to shift from traditional practices to smart, data-driven methods.

 

The China precision farming market is restrained by the high upfront cost, complexity of precision farming technologies, lack access to affordable financing or technical expertise, inconsistent digital infrastructure in remote agricultural regions, and lack of skilled labours.

 

The future of China precision farming market is bright and promising, with versatile opportunities emerging from the increasing use of smart irrigation systems and automated tractors with advanced AI technology for crop analysis, farmers have new options to save time and money with less risk of failure. By combining smart agricultural technologies with precision agriculture through improvements in vertical farming, automated greenhouses and livestock monitoring systems, this is an opportunity to expand precision farming and provide an economic opportunity across the value chain beyond crop production and give rise to more inclusive development within China's many rural regions.

 

Market Segmentation

The China Precision Farming Market share is classified into offering and application.

 

By Offering:

The China precision farming market is divided by offering into hardware, sensing devices, soil sensors, moisture sensor, and others. Among these, the hardware segment held the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is predicted to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. Fundamental infrastructure for data collection, boosting efficiency, increasing yields, reducing waste, strong government support, and early adoption and scalable farm management all contribute to the hardware segment's largest share and higher spending on precision farming when compared to other offering.

 

By Application:

The China precision farming market is divided by application into field mapping, yield monitoring, irrigation management, inventory management, and others. Among these, the yield monitoring segment dominated the share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. The yield monitoring segment dominates because of providing real-time data, optimized crop performance, enhanced productivity and efficiency, integration with core technologies, and maximizing return on investment

 

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organisations/companies involved within the China precision farming market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

 

Top Key Companies in China Precision Farming Market:

• Deere & Company
• AGCO Corporation
• Kubota Corporation
• CNH Industrial
• Trimble Inc.
• YTO Group Corporation
• Zoomlion Heavy Industry
• Weichai Group
• Jiangsu Changfa Group
• Lovol Heavy Industry
• XAG
• Syngenta Group China
• SuperMap Software Co., Ltd.
• AGRIBUDDY
• Yuan Longping High-Tech Agriculture
• Others

 

Recent Developments in China Precision Farming Market:

In August 2025, Chinese scientists developed “GEAIR” , the world’s first robot capable of full-process breeding, from being experience-driven to a precise, technology-driven approach, potentially halving the time for breeding new varieties.

 

In March 2025, The “Fengdeng” AI-powered Seed Large Language Model was introduced by Yazhouwan National Laboratory, China Agriculture University, and Shanghai AI Lab, designed to assist diagnosis, leveraging AI and big data for rapid, high yield crop breeding.

 

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

 

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the China, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Decisions Advisors has segmented the China precision farming market based on the below-mentioned segments:

 

China Precision Farming Market, By Offering

• Hardware
• Sensing Devices
• Soil Sensors
• Moisture Sensor
• Others

 

China Precision Farming Market, By Application

• Field Mapping
• Yield monitoring
• Irrigation Management
• Inventory Management
• Others

 

FAQ

Q: What is the China precision farming market size?

A: China precision farming market is expected to grow from USD 309.4 million in 2024 to USD 1892.3 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 17.9% during the forecast period 2025-2035.

 

Q: What are the key growth drivers of the market?

A: Market growth is driven by the urgent need to ensure food security and improve agricultural productivity, demographic pressures, diminishing arable land, and climate variability. China’s large population,  limited per-capita farmland in China, ability to optimise the use of water, fertilisers, and pesticides, strong government support for advanced technology, and rising penetration of digital tools have encouraged farmers to shift from traditional practices to smart, data-driven methods.

 

Q: What factors restrain the China precision farming market?

A: Constraints include the high upfront cost, complexity of precision farming technologies, lack access to affordable financing or technical expertise, inconsistent digital infrastructure in remote agricultural regions, and lack of skilled labours.

 

Q: How is the market segmented by offering?

A: The market is segmented into hardware, sensing devices, soil sensors, moisture sensor, and others.

 

Q: Who are the key players in the China precision farming market?

A: Key companies include Deere & Company, AGCO Corporation, Kubota Corporation, CNH Industrial, Trimble Inc., YTO Group Corporation, Zoomlion Heavy Industry, Weichai Group, Jiangsu Changfa Group, Lovol Heavy Industry, XAG, Syngenta Group China, SuperMap Software Co., Ltd., AGRIBUDDY, Yuan Longping High-Tech Agriculture, and Others.

 

Q: Who are the target audiences for this market report?

A: The report targets market players, investors, end-users, government authorities, consulting and research firms, venture capitalists, and value-added resellers (VARs).