Irrigation Controller for Agriculture Market Report 2026

The irrigation controller for agriculture market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.42 billion in 2025 to $1.53 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising need for regulated water application, increasing farm mechanization, early usage of moisture and rain sensors, growing focus on water conservation, expansion of commercial landscaping.

The irrigation controller for agriculture market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.02 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of smart irrigation systems, rising integration of AI-based control algorithms, increasing shift toward autonomous irrigation, higher demand for energy-efficient controllers, scaling use of cloud-enabled irrigation platforms. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced irrigation timing optimization, adoption of multi-parameter sensing, expansion of precision water delivery, increased use of weather-linked irrigation logic, growth in energy-efficient irrigation systems.

The growing focus on water conservation is expected to drive the growth of the irrigation controller market in agriculture. Water conservation involves the protection, management, and development of water resources, including surface and groundwater, along with pollution prevention. Agricultural irrigation controllers utilize advanced technologies and networking tools to monitor, analyze, and manage water usage, thereby reducing consumption. For example, in August 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a U.S.-based government agency, announced a $400 million investment in partnership with at least 18 irrigation districts to assist farmers in conserving water while maintaining commodity production throughout the western U.S. This initiative aims to save up to 50,000 acre-feet of water across 250,000 acres of irrigated land by promoting innovative water-saving technologies and sustainable farming practices. Hence, the increasing emphasis on water conservation is fueling the growth of the irrigation controller market for agriculture.

Leading companies in the irrigation controller market for agriculture are emphasizing product launches to boost their revenues. For instance, in April 2023, SemiosBio Technologies Inc., a Canada-based precision farming technology firm, launched the Nelson TWIG beta for automated irrigation control. This technology links Nelson TWIG's remote pump and valve automation control features to Semios Water Management Tools, enabling producers to manage irrigation systems more efficiently. A limited group of testers has access to the beta version of SemiosConnect for Nelson TWIG, which offers remote irrigation control, enhanced reporting, and other functionalities.

In June 2023, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), a Korean intergovernmental organization, partnered with the Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC) to promote climate-smart agriculture in Nepal, which is connected to the irrigation controller market for agriculture. Climate-smart agriculture aims to improve resilience, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and ensure sustainable productivity. The Nepal Agricultural Research Council (NARC) is an autonomous organization based in India that conducts agricultural research within the country.Prospera Technologies Inc. operates in the agriculture irrigation controller market, focusing on machine vision technologies for tracking and analyzing plant growth, health, and stress.

Major companies operating in the irrigation controller for agriculture market are Valmont Structures Pvt. Ltd., Lindsay Corporation, The Toro Company, Rain Bird Corporation, Hunter Industries Incorporated, Netafim Limited, Hydropoint Data Systems Inc., Calsense Corp., Galcon Ltd., Weathermatic Smart Irrigation, Rachio Inc., Holman Industries Pty Ltd., NaanDanJain Irrigation Ltd., Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., T-L Irrigation Co., Nelson Irrigation Corporation, Irritrol Systems LLC, Baseline Inc., AquaSpy Inc., Hortau Inc., Rubicon Water Ltd., WaterBit Inc., CropX Inc., Hortech Systems Ltd., PureSense Inc., Trimble Inc., AgSmarts Inc., Reinke Manufacturing Company Inc., EPC Industries Limited, Irrometer Company Inc.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are affecting the irrigation controller market by increasing the cost of imported electronic components such as sensors, microcontrollers, and communication modules, thereby raising production expenses and slowing deployment across agriculture and non-agriculture applications. Segments most impacted include weather-based and sensor-based controllers, particularly in regions such as Asia-Pacific and North America where manufacturing relies on global semiconductor supply chains. Although tariffs create short-term cost pressures, they also encourage localized production, supply-chain diversification, and innovation in cost-optimized controller designs, offering potential long-term benefits.

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An irrigation controller is a device designed to use programmed information to initiate and, equally importantly, terminate irrigation. It serves as a fundamental tool for delivering water in precise quantities and at appropriate times to support agricultural productivity, promoting high levels of efficiency in water, energy, and chemical usage.

The main types of irrigation controllers for agriculture include weather-based controllers and sensor-based controllers. A weather-based irrigation controller is a device that gauges the evapotranspiration of plants using weather information. It is employed to automatically adjust the irrigation schedule to provide plants with the precise amount of water they require. Different types of irrigation methods, such as sprinkler irrigation and drip irrigation, are utilized in both agricultural and non-agricultural applications.North America was the largest region in the irrigation controller for agriculture market in 2025. The regions covered in the irrigation controller for agriculture market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the irrigation controller for agriculture market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The irrigation controller for agriculture consists of sales of time controllers, computerized controllers, electromechanical controllers and electronic controllers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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