Increasing Government Initiatives Supporting the Agriculture Sector Drive the Growth of the Agricultural Robots Market
Government bodies in developing countries have started creating awareness programs, reforming policies, and forming tie-ups with the private sector to encourage the adoption of robotic solutions and promote smart farming. For instance, in December 2022, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (U.K.) partnered with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to provide USD 13.2 million (EUR 12.5 million) for funding agriculture and horticulture automation and robotics to boost productivity, reduce labor demand, and create more sustainable farming practices.
Also, in August 2022, India’s Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare announced various initiatives, including the National e-Governance Plan in Agriculture (NeGP-A), wherein funds are being provided to facilitate the use of modern technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), robotics, drones, data analytics, and blockchain to encourage digital agriculture in the country. Such government initiatives are driving the adoption of agricultural robots among farmers, boosting the growth of this market.