Trends Reshaping the Organic Fertilizers Market

Rohan A T

With an estimated market value of USD 541.8 million, the value of the Indian organic fertilizers industry receded in 2021 when compared to 2020, when the market was valued at USD 1.4 billion. Even with that being the case, the Indian organic fertilizer market is anticipated to grow at 7 percent between 2022 and 2032. During the same period, it is expected that farming will continue to be the key application area for organic fertilizers and contribute to more than 80 percent of the market. The increasing adoption of technology has helped organic fertilizer manufacturers to increase the efficiency of their products multifold which has helped in accelerating the growth of the market. In various farming communities, the use of selected strains of soil microorganisms that are utilized for root dripping and soil treatment is gaining more popularity. And this is attributed as yet another major reason which will drive the growth of the organic fertilizer market even more. Let’s analyze some of the other popular trends happening in the sector and how it is influencing the growth of the organic fertilizers market.

Rising demand for Animal-based Organic Fertilizers

Blood meal, animal manure, fish products and bone meal are some of the top categories that make up animal-based organic fertilizers. The biggest advantage of using these fertilizers is that it contains nutrients like nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorous which are all crucial for the growth of plants. And many experts believe that, in the near future, animal-based organic fertilizers will amount for the biggest share in the global organic fertilizers market. Owing to the increasing demand, this segment is also expected to grow at the fastest pace within the organic fertilizer industry. Aside from the nutritional value of animal-based organic fertilizers, the high demand for these can be attributed to its quick action & response, easy accessibility, and low quantity requirements.

Vijaya Agro Industries is one of the leading players offering bone meal fertilizers. The fertilizers offered by the company are rich in phosphorous and calcium and is a great organic soil conditioner which can help in root initiation. Aside from that, the fertilizers offered by Vijaya Agro Industries are also a great tool when it comes to ensuring the healthy growth of a plant. Situated in Sangamner, Maharashtra, Vijaya Agro Industries leaves no stone unturned when it comes to ensuring the quality of their products and as a customer-centric business, they strive to ensure the maximum level of satisfaction of their clients. This ISO certified manufacturer follows the industry standards and follows strict guidelines to ensure the high quality of their products.

The Growing Popularity of Dry Organic Fertilizers

Dry fertilizers as the name suggests are fertilizers that are in solid form before they are used, mixed or blended. Powders and granules are examples of dry fertilizers. When it comes to organic fertilizers, one can divide it into two forms- dry and liquid. And in 2022, the dry fertilizers segment is expected to amount for the largest share in the global organic fertilizers market. There are multiple facets driving the increasing demand for dry organic fertilizers and they are: a) rising popularity when it comes to lawn and garden applications, b) the long-lasting nature of these fertilizers, c) high efficiency regardless of climate, and easy accessibility. With that said, when it comes to faster CAGR growth, then liquid fertilizers are expected to grow faster when compared to its dry counterpart. The uniform application, and cost effectiveness of liquid fertilizers can be attributed to this growth.

Lila Agrotech is one of the leading manufacturers of organic fertilizers in India and to cater to the varied requirements of their clients, the company has created a diversified product portfolio that includes organic fertilizers, bio fertilizers, plant hormones, micro nutrient, and bio pesticide to name a few. Through their products, Lila Agrotech is not only aiming to help their clients but they are also aiming to be a part of the nations’ growth. The uniqueness of their products helps in the revival of soil health which enables sustainable production of crops. For Lila Agrotech, R & D, is the strongest cornerstone in their operations, and owing to this, over the years, the company has been able to offer Indian farmers upgraded fertilizers as well as techniques to increase their yield consistently. To evolve with the changing trends and to stay one step ahead of the curve, the company has assembled a team of experts that includes microbiologists, soil chemists, and agricultural scientists.

Broadcasting Application Set to be the Dominant Method

Broadcasting is a fertilizer spreading technique which spreads fertilizers uniformly across the field. This technique is most suitable for crops with dense stand and experts believe that, the broadcasting application segment will become one of the most popular in the global organic fertilizers market. The ease of application, its efficiency, and affordability are the reasons that are accelerating the growth of the broadcasting application technique. Apart from that, the increasing adoption of modern-day broadcasting machineries and equipment can also be attributed to its growing popularity.

SHAKTIMAN which is the agricultural implements vertical of Tirth Agro Technology, is one of the market leaders in India and through their innovative technology solutions, the company is aiming to bring prosperity to Indian farmers. Owing to their commitment for constant innovation, SHAKTIMAN has also become the largest rotary tiller manufacturer in the world. Aside from that, the company has created an impressive product line which includes machines and equipment for seed bed preparation, sowing and planting, crop management, and harvesting to name a few. When it comes to broadcasting machines, SHAKTIMAN has two products - conical fertilizer broadcaster, and square fertilizer broadcaster. The conical fertilizer broadcaster can spread the fertilizer fall upto 14 meter width in field while at the same time ensuring uniformity in the spreading. The square fertilizer broadcaster is more suitable to spread granular as well as crystalline fertilizers and its unique spreading disk allows it to ensure uniform spreading across great distances.

The global organic fertilizers market is dominated by Asia-Pacific and European markets. In both these markets, experts see an increasing awareness regarding the drawbacks of chemical fertilizers and the short and long term gains of switching to organic fertilizers which will increase the demand for organic fertilizers even more in the coming years.