South America Forage Seed Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2030 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 541.9 Million |
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Market Size (2030) | USD 695.2 Million |
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Largest Share by Breeding Technology | Hybrids |
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CAGR (2024 - 2030) | 4.24 % |
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Largest Share by Country | Brazil |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
South America Forage Seed Market Analysis
The South America Forage Seed Market size is estimated at 541.9 million USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 695.2 million USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.24% during the forecast period (2024-2030).
541.9 Million
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
695.2 Million
Market Size in 2030 (USD)
5.12 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
4.24 %
CAGR (2024-2030)
Largest Market by Crop
13 %
value share, Alfalfa, 2023
Alfalfa is one of the major forages in high demand in the region by dairy farmers for animal feed due to its high nutritional value, short duration, and high palatability.
Largest Market by Country
75.65 %
value share, Brazil, 2023
The increasing cattle population, government support for livestock farmers, and higher seed replacement rates aid Brazil's high market share.
Fastest-growing Market by Crop
5.46 %
Projected CAGR, Forage Corn, 2024-2030
The high demand for alfalfa is due to its high protein content. It can be used as fresh fodder as well as hay. It can be harvested 10-12 times per crop season.
Fastest-growing Market by Country
4.58 %
Projected CAGR, Argentina, 2024-2030
The increasing demand for alfalfa hay among cattle farmers and the rapid growth of GMO (herbicide-tolerant) alfalfa cultivation are driving the country's fastest growth.
Leading Market Player
11.91 %
market share, Bayer AG, 2022
The company offers high-yielding hybrid forage crops, mainly alfalfa and forage corn. It has collaborated with multinational companies for seed genetic improvement programs.
Increasing forage crop cultivation area and cattlemen preferring non-transgenic seeds with ethanol processing are expected to help in increasing the demand for hybrid seeds in the region
- In South America, the area under the cultivation of forage crops in 2022 was 8.7 million hectares, which was about 7.8 million hectares in 2017. It is an increase of 11.5% from 2017 to 2022 due to an increase in the demand for animal feed.
- In 2022, South America accounted for 9.3% of the global forage seed market due to the increase in the production for export to neighboring countries as a raw material for feed production.
- Brazil is the largest user of hybrid seeds for forage cultivation, which accounted for 59.7% of the region's hybrid forage production area in 2022. However, transgenic hybrid penetration is more prevalent in Argentina.
- Some cattlemen have a preference for forage crops produced using non-transgenic hybrid seeds because they are easily digestible by the cattle. Corn silage is being used for corn ethanol production in Brazil, which led to forage corn becoming the fastest-growing crop in the region.
- The share of forage crops cultivated using open-pollinated varieties and hybrid derivative seeds in the country was 26.1% in 2022. It is largely contributed by native grasses of the Brachiaria genus.
- The Brachiaria grasses are grown either wild or as cover crops or rotation crops for extra for farmers between two seasons, which helps in nutrient cycling. Therefore, OPVs are expected to grow over the forecast period owing to those factors. However, commercial cultivation is done by hybrids and GM varieties that require lesser inputs and more productivity, which is expected to register a CAGR of 2.4% in South America during the forecast period.
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Brazil holds the largest share of the South American forage seed market due to government support programs for forage cultivation and robust demand from the livestock industry
- Brazil is the largest country in the South American forage seed market due to the increased demand for beef production, the growing livestock population, and government support programs for the cultivation of forage crops.
- According to the USDA, beef production in Brazil is estimated to grow from 2023 to 2030 due to the increasing availability of cattle and improved margins for slaughterhouses. For instance, the number of cattle in Brazil was 372.8 million in 2021, an increase of 4.2% from 2017. The increasing livestock will likely increase the demand for meat in the country and boost the production of forage crops.
- Argentina is anticipated to register a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period as it is globally the second-highest consumer of beef, with a yearly consumption of 55 kg per person. In 2019, Argentina had about 400 slaughter plants. Over the past several years, industry investments have grown to increase slaughter capacity due to increasing consumption. Therefore, the demand for feed is expected to increase and boost the market's growth in South America during the forecast period.
- The Rest of South American market held the smallest share in the region because of the low-quality seeds available in these countries, but the Lianos of Colombia and Venezuela are major commercial centers for livestock in South America. Therefore, the demand for seeds is anticipated to grow during the forecast period.
- Therefore, government support in funding the cultivation of forage crops, an increase in the livestock population, and increasing meat consumption in the region may boost the growth of the forage seed market during the forecast period.
South America Forage Seed Market Trends
An increase in the demand for healthy animal feed, growing livestock farming and meat industry are driving the cultivation area for forage crops
- The area cultivated under forage crops has increased by about 13.6% between 2017 and 2022 because of the increase in the demand by cattlemen, the meat industry, and the increase in livestock in the South American region. In 2022, the cultivated area for alfalfa was about 50.1% of the total cultivated area of forage crops. This domination of alfalfa is mainly attributed to the crop's high protein content, which provides healthy feed for livestock.
- Argentina held the largest area under forage crops, with 4.7 million hectares in 2022, which accounted for 53.9% of the region's forage crop area. This is followed by Brazil with 40.2% in the same year. Despite Argentina holding the largest area under forage cultivation, the commercial forage cultivation area is less in Argentina compared to Brazil. For instance, the commercial cultivation area of forage crops in Argentina was 0.5 million hectares compared to Brazil, which had 1.1 million hectares in 2022. This variation is mainly attributed to the large area of natural pastures in Argentina. Furthermore, the forage area in Brazil has increased by about 14.3% between 2017 and 2022. This increase is mainly attributed to the growing demand for the forage crops from the livestock industry. Moreover, Brazil had about 12.0 million hectares of degraded pasture land as of 2021, and the conversion of this pasture to cultivated pastures could generate an additional production of 17.7 million bovines while reducing the need for new agricultural land. This may drive the overall forage crop area in the country during the forecast period.
- The increasing demand for forage crops from the livestock industries is anticipated to drive the overall forage crop area in the region during the forecast period.
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Different climatic conditions and higher weed concentrations are driving the demand for wider adaptability and herbicide-tolerant alfalfa seed traits
- Alfalfa is the primary forage crop in the South American region, predominantly grown in Argentina and Brazil. In South America, over 50% of the alfalfa varieties cultivated possess disease resistance, herbicide tolerance, and adaptability to various growing conditions. In 2019, Argentina began cultivating genetically modified (GM) alfalfa to mitigate yield losses caused by weed infestations. These GM alfalfa varieties, developed by Bioceres, are tolerant to glyphosate herbicides. These herbicide-tolerant cultivars help reduce weed infestations, resulting in a 20-30% reduction in crop losses. Currently, herbicide-tolerant varieties are widely offered in the region by Bayer AG, Corteva Agriscience, and Limagrain.
- Similarly, there is a growing demand for alfalfa varieties with wider adaptability and disease-resistant traits. These traits enable crops to withstand various growing conditions and provide resistance to root and crown diseases. Companies such as DLF, S&W, Limagrain, and Bayer offer varieties with these multiple traits in their seeds. Some commercially available varieties with these traits from DLF include PGW 931, ACA 903, and Crioula, while S&W offers SW 3407, SW 6330, and SW 10.
- Other popular alfalfa traits in the region include dormant and non-dormant cultivars suitable for different seasons, lodging resistance, and high dry matter content. Consequently, the increasing prevalence of diseases, weed populations, and changing climatic conditions are major factors driving the demand for these traits to combat these challenges, and this demand is anticipated to continue growing during the forecast period.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Hybrid breeding dominated the market due to its advantages of high yield, disease resistance, and improved quality traits
South America Forage Seed Industry Overview
The South America Forage Seed Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 30.64%. The major players in this market are Advanta Seeds - UPL, Bayer AG, Corteva Agriscience, Deutsche Saatveredelung AG and DLF (sorted alphabetically).
South America Forage Seed Market Leaders
Advanta Seeds - UPL
Bayer AG
Corteva Agriscience
Deutsche Saatveredelung AG
DLF
Other important companies include Groupe Limagrain, KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA, Peman, Royal Barenbrug Group, S&W Seed Co..
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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South America Forage Seed Market News
- December 2022: S&W Seed acquired DuPont’s Pioneer Alfalfa seed business for USD 42 million. As part of the acquisition, S&W will acquire more than 15 DuPont Pioneer alfalfa seed varieties in the market today and more than 60 varieties in the development pipeline.
- July 2022: Corteva Agriscience introduced Bovalta BMR (brown midrib) corn silage product that is designed to meet the highest yield and milk production standards.
- February 2022: Barenbrug signed a collaboration agreement with Uruguay’s National Institute for Agricultural Research (INIA) to explore alfalfa's genetic development and improvement at Uruguay's Technological Laboratory.
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South America Forage Seed Market Report - Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
2. REPORT OFFERS
3. INTRODUCTION
- 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
- 3.2 Scope of the Study
- 3.3 Research Methodology
4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
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4.1 Area Under Cultivation
- 4.1.1 Row Crops
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4.2 Most Popular Traits
- 4.2.1 Alfalfa
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4.3 Breeding Techniques
- 4.3.1 Row Crops
- 4.4 Regulatory Framework
- 4.5 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD, Forecasts up to 2030 and analysis of growth prospects)
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5.1 Breeding Technology
- 5.1.1 Hybrids
- 5.1.1.1 Non-Transgenic Hybrids
- 5.1.1.2 Transgenic Hybrids
- 5.1.1.2.1 Herbicide Tolerant Hybrids
- 5.1.1.2.2 Other Traits
- 5.1.2 Open Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives
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5.2 Crop
- 5.2.1 Alfalfa
- 5.2.2 Forage Corn
- 5.2.3 Forage Sorghum
- 5.2.4 Other Forage Crops
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5.3 Country
- 5.3.1 Argentina
- 5.3.2 Brazil
- 5.3.3 Rest of South America
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
- 6.2 Market Share Analysis
- 6.3 Company Landscape
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6.4 Company Profiles
- 6.4.1 Advanta Seeds - UPL
- 6.4.2 Bayer AG
- 6.4.3 Corteva Agriscience
- 6.4.4 Deutsche Saatveredelung AG
- 6.4.5 DLF
- 6.4.6 Groupe Limagrain
- 6.4.7 KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
- 6.4.8 Peman
- 6.4.9 Royal Barenbrug Group
- 6.4.10 S&W Seed Co.
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR SEEDS CEOS
8. APPENDIX
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8.1 Global Overview
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
- 8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
- 8.1.4 Global Market Size and DROs
- 8.2 Sources & References
- 8.3 List of Tables & Figures
- 8.4 Primary Insights
- 8.5 Data Pack
- 8.6 Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- AREA UNDER CULTIVATION OF ROW CROPS, HECTARE, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017-2022
- Figure 2:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR ALFALFA TRAITS, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022
- Figure 3:
- VALUE SHARE OF ROW CROPS BREEDING TECHNIQUES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2022
- Figure 4:
- VOLUME OF FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
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- VALUE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 6:
- VOLUME OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 7:
- VALUE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 8:
- VOLUME SHARE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 9:
- VALUE SHARE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 10:
- VOLUME OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 11:
- VALUE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 12:
- VOLUME SHARE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 13:
- VALUE SHARE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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- VOLUME OF NON-TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 15:
- VALUE OF NON-TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 16:
- VALUE SHARE OF NON-TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 17:
- VOLUME OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 18:
- VALUE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 19:
- VOLUME SHARE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 20:
- VALUE SHARE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY TRANSGENIC HYBRIDS CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 21:
- VOLUME OF HERBICIDE TOLERANT HYBRIDS FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 22:
- VALUE OF HERBICIDE TOLERANT HYBRIDS FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 23:
- VALUE SHARE OF HERBICIDE TOLERANT HYBRIDS FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 24:
- VOLUME OF OTHER TRAITS FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 25:
- VALUE OF OTHER TRAITS FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 26:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER TRAITS FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 27:
- VOLUME OF OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES & HYBRID DERIVATIVES FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 28:
- VALUE OF OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES & HYBRID DERIVATIVES FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 29:
- VALUE SHARE OF OPEN POLLINATED VARIETIES & HYBRID DERIVATIVES FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 30:
- VOLUME OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 31:
- VALUE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 32:
- VOLUME SHARE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 33:
- VALUE SHARE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP CATEGORIES, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 34:
- VOLUME OF ALFALFA SEED, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 35:
- VALUE OF ALFALFA SEED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 36:
- VALUE SHARE OF ALFALFA SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 37:
- VOLUME OF FORAGE CORN SEED, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 38:
- VALUE OF FORAGE CORN SEED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 39:
- VALUE SHARE OF FORAGE CORN SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 40:
- VOLUME OF FORAGE SORGHUM SEED, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 41:
- VALUE OF FORAGE SORGHUM SEED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 42:
- VALUE SHARE OF FORAGE SORGHUM SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 43:
- VOLUME OF OTHER FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 44:
- VALUE OF OTHER FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 45:
- VALUE SHARE OF OTHER FORAGE CROPS SEED BY BREEDING TECHNOLOGY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 46:
- VOLUME OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY COUNTRY, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 47:
- VALUE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY COUNTRY, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 48:
- VOLUME SHARE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY COUNTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 49:
- VALUE SHARE OF FORAGE CROPS SEED BY COUNTRY, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
- Figure 50:
- VOLUME OF ARGENTINA FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 51:
- VALUE OF ARGENTINA FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 52:
- VALUE SHARE OF ARGENTINA FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 53:
- VOLUME OF BRAZIL FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 54:
- VALUE OF BRAZIL FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 55:
- VALUE SHARE OF BRAZIL FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 56:
- VOLUME OF REST OF SOUTH AMERICA FORAGE CROPS SEED, METRIC TON, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 57:
- VALUE OF REST OF SOUTH AMERICA FORAGE CROPS SEED, USD, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2030
- Figure 58:
- VALUE SHARE OF REST OF SOUTH AMERICA FORAGE CROPS SEED BY CROP, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2023 AND 2030
- Figure 59:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017-2023
- Figure 60:
- MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, SOUTH AMERICA, 2017-2023
- Figure 61:
- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, SOUTH AMERICA, 2023
South America Forage Seed Industry Segmentation
Hybrids, Open Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives are covered as segments by Breeding Technology. Alfalfa, Forage Corn, Forage Sorghum are covered as segments by Crop. Argentina, Brazil are covered as segments by Country.
- In South America, the area under the cultivation of forage crops in 2022 was 8.7 million hectares, which was about 7.8 million hectares in 2017. It is an increase of 11.5% from 2017 to 2022 due to an increase in the demand for animal feed.
- In 2022, South America accounted for 9.3% of the global forage seed market due to the increase in the production for export to neighboring countries as a raw material for feed production.
- Brazil is the largest user of hybrid seeds for forage cultivation, which accounted for 59.7% of the region's hybrid forage production area in 2022. However, transgenic hybrid penetration is more prevalent in Argentina.
- Some cattlemen have a preference for forage crops produced using non-transgenic hybrid seeds because they are easily digestible by the cattle. Corn silage is being used for corn ethanol production in Brazil, which led to forage corn becoming the fastest-growing crop in the region.
- The share of forage crops cultivated using open-pollinated varieties and hybrid derivative seeds in the country was 26.1% in 2022. It is largely contributed by native grasses of the Brachiaria genus.
- The Brachiaria grasses are grown either wild or as cover crops or rotation crops for extra for farmers between two seasons, which helps in nutrient cycling. Therefore, OPVs are expected to grow over the forecast period owing to those factors. However, commercial cultivation is done by hybrids and GM varieties that require lesser inputs and more productivity, which is expected to register a CAGR of 2.4% in South America during the forecast period.
| Breeding Technology | Hybrids | Non-Transgenic Hybrids | |
| Transgenic Hybrids | Herbicide Tolerant Hybrids | ||
| Other Traits | |||
| Breeding Technology | Open Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives | ||
| Crop | Alfalfa | ||
| Forage Corn | |||
| Forage Sorghum | |||
| Other Forage Crops | |||
| Country | Argentina | ||
| Brazil | |||
| Rest of South America |
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Market Definition
- Commercial Seed - For the purpose of this study, only commercial seeds have been included as part of the scope. Farm-saved Seeds, which are not commercially labeled are excluded from scope, even though a minor percentage of farm-saved seeds are exchanged commercially among farmers. The scope also excludes vegetatively reproduced crops and plant parts, which may be commercially sold in the market.
- Crop Acreage - While calculating the acreage under different crops, the Gross Cropped Area has been considered. Also known as Area Harvested, according to the Food & Agricultural Organization (FAO), this includes the total area cultivated under a particular crop across seasons.
- Seed Replacement Rate - Seed Replacement Rate is the percentage of area sown out of the total area of crop planted in the season by using certified/quality seeds other than the farm-saved seed.
- Protected Cultivation - The report defines protected cultivation as the process of growing crops in a controlled environment. This includes greenhouses, glasshouses, hydroponics, aeroponics, or any other cultivation system that protects the crop against any abiotic stress. However, cultivation in an open field using plastic mulch is excluded from this definition and is included under open field.
| Keyword | Definition |
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| Row Crops | These are usually the field crops which include the different crop categories like grains & cereals, oilseeds, fiber crops like cotton, pulses, and forage crops. |
| Solanaceae | These are the family of flowering plants which includes tomato, chili, eggplants, and other crops. |
| Cucurbits | It represents a gourd family consisting of about 965 species in around 95 genera. The major crops considered for this study include Cucumber & Gherkin, Pumpkin and squash, and other crops. |
| Brassicas | It is a genus of plants in the cabbage and mustard family. It includes crops such as carrots, cabbage, cauliflower & broccoli. |
| Roots & Bulbs | The roots and bulbs segment includes onion, garlic, potato, and other crops. |
| Unclassified Vegetables | This segment in the report includes the crops which don’t belong to any of the above-mentioned categories. These include crops such as okra, asparagus, lettuce, peas, spinach, and others. |
| Hybrid Seed | It is the first generation of the seed produced by controlling cross-pollination and by combining two or more varieties, or species. |
| Transgenic Seed | It is a seed that is genetically modified to contain certain desirable input and/or output traits. |
| Non-Transgenic Seed | The seed produced through cross-pollination without any genetic modification. |
| Open-Pollinated Varieties & Hybrid Derivatives | Open-pollinated varieties produce seeds true to type as they cross-pollinate only with other plants of the same variety. |
| Other Solanaceae | The crops considered under other Solanaceae include bell peppers and other different peppers based on the locality of the respective countries. |
| Other Brassicaceae | The crops considered under other brassicas include radishes, turnips, Brussels sprouts, and kale. |
| Other Roots & Bulbs | The crops considered under other roots & bulbs include Sweet Potatoes and cassava. |
| Other Cucurbits | The crops considered under other cucurbits include gourds (bottle gourd, bitter gourd, ridge gourd, Snake gourd, and others). |
| Other Grains & Cereals | The crops considered under other grains & cereals include Barley, Buck Wheat, Canary Seed, Triticale, Oats, Millets, and Rye. |
| Other Fibre Crops | The crops considered under other fibers include Hemp, Jute, Agave fibers, Flax, Kenaf, Ramie, Abaca, Sisal, and Kapok. |
| Other Oilseeds | The crops considered under other oilseeds include Ground nut, Hempseed, Mustard seed, Castor seeds, safflower seeds, Sesame seeds, and Linseeds. |
| Other Forage Crops | The crops considered under other forages include Napier grass, Oat grass, White clover, Ryegrass, and Timothy. Other forage crops were considered based on the locality of the respective countries. |
| Pulses | Pigeon peas, Lentils, Broad and horse beans, Vetches, Chickpeas, Cowpeas, Lupins, and Bambara beans are the crops considered under pulses. |
| Other Unclassified Vegetables | The crops considered under other unclassified vegetables include Artichokes, Cassava Leaves, Leeks, Chicory, and String beans. |
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