Precision Livestock Farming Market Report 2026

The precision livestock farming market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.52 billion in 2025 to $6.01 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in early adoption of livestock monitoring devices, growing awareness of disease prevention practices, initial integration of automated feeding systems, increasing demand for improved livestock productivity, early deployment of rfid-based tracking.

The precision livestock farming market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.36 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in AI-enabled animal health analytics, rising adoption of autonomous monitoring robots, expansion of predictive farm management platforms, increasing integration of iot-based livestock tracking, demand for sustainable livestock resource management. Major trends in the forecast period include increased use of automated animal health monitoring, rising adoption of precision feeding and resource optimization, growth in environmental control and welfare management, expansion of real-time behavior tracking systems, higher demand for data-integrated livestock operations.

The increasing demand for protein and dairy products is expected to drive the growth of the precision livestock farming market in the coming years. Protein and dairy products refer to foods high in protein and sourced from animals, primarily milk. This rising demand is influenced by shifting dietary preferences and growing awareness of health and nutrition. Precision livestock farming is applied in protein and dairy production to improve efficiency, support animal welfare, enhance feeding management and milk harvesting, and boost overall productivity. For example, in August 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a U.S.-based government department, reported that domestic milk use across all products showed a significant rise after 2022. In the second quarter of 2023, milk consumption on a milk-fat basis increased by 2.2% to 54.9 billion pounds from 53.7 billion pounds in the same period of 2022, while consumption on a skim-solids basis rose by 4.3% to 46.2 billion pounds from 44.2 billion pounds. Therefore, the growing demand for protein and dairy products is contributing to the expansion of the precision livestock farming market.

Leading companies in the precision livestock farming market are actively engaged in developing innovative solutions, exemplified by advancements such as deLaval optimat, to enhance animal care and welfare and increase output efficiency. DeLaval optimat is an autonomous feeding robot that automates livestock feeding using sensors, software, and robotics for feed distribution and inventory management. Launched by DeLaval, a Sweden-based farm machinery and equipment company, in March 2023, deLaval optimat optimizes the feeding process for livestock farms, offering features such as automatic feed distribution, feed mixing stations, real-time monitoring, and integration with precision analytics. This comprehensive approach to automated feeding addresses the growing demands for improved efficiency, productivity, and sustainability in livestock farming.

In September 2023, AGCO Corporation, a US-based company specializing in agricultural equipment, acquired Trimble's agricultural assets and technologies for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables AGCO Corporation to strengthen its precision agriculture solutions by incorporating Trimble's assets and technologies, which will enhance farm management and livestock operations. As a result, the integration is expected to improve productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in the agricultural sector. Trimble Inc. is a US-based company offering precision livestock farming technologies.

Major companies operating in the precision livestock farming market are Tetra Laval International SA, Lely International Holding B.V., Neogen Corporation, DeLaval International AB, Nedap N.V., Fullwood Paco Ltd., BouMatic Inc., Waikato Milking Systems Ltd., VDL Agrotech B.V., Trioliet B.V., Dairymaster Inc., GEA Farm Technologies GmbH, Allflex Nederland B.V., Fancom B.V., Big Dutchman International GmbH, Connecterra B.V., IceRobotics Ltd., Moocall LLC, Afimilk Agricultural Cooperative Ltd., Cowlar Inc., Farm Control Oy, HokoFarm-Group GmbH.

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 on imported sensors, robotic components, RFID systems, and automated feeding equipment have elevated procurement and installation costs for precision livestock farming technologies, especially affecting hardware-intensive segments such as livestock monitoring devices, milking robots, and precision feeding systems in regions dependent on global supply chains like Asia-Pacific and Latin America. These tariffs slow technology adoption across health monitoring, environmental control, and feed management applications. However, they also promote domestic production, stimulate innovation in cost-efficient automation tools, and strengthen long-term regional supply capabilities.

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Precision livestock farming involves utilizing advanced technologies and data analytics to manage and optimize control over precise animal and resource variations, with the aim of improving economic, social, and environmental outcomes in livestock farming. This approach integrates sensors, monitoring devices, data analysis software, and automation systems to oversee animal health, behavior, and welfare, as well as to optimize feeding, breeding, and overall management practices.

The primary types of offerings in precision livestock farming are hardware, software, and services. Precision livestock farming hardware refers to the tangible components of a computer system or electronic device utilized in various farms, including dairy farms, poultry farms, swine farms, and others. Various technologies are involved, such as identification and tracking, milking robotic systems, poultry monitoring and robotic systems, precision feeding systems, sensors, and monitoring devices. These technologies find application in various aspects, including livestock health and behavior monitoring, environmental monitoring, feed management, milk harvesting, sorting, animal weighing, data analysis, financial management, and waste management.Europe was the largest region in the precision livestock farming market in 2025. The regions covered in the precision livestock farming market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the precision livestock farming market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The precision livestock farming market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as health monitoring, behavior analysis, nutritional optimization, reproduction management, traceability, and quality assurance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The precision livestock farming market also includes sales of animal wearables, monitoring sensors, automated feeding systems, robotic milking systems, and remote monitoring and control systems. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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