Crop Biotechnology Market Growth Accelerates With CRISPR Synthetic Biology and Gene-Editing Tools Driving Development of Higher Yield and Climate-Resilient Crops Through 2036
The global agtech and advanced food technologies market represents one of the most dynamic and transformative sectors in the modern economy, driven by the urgent need to feed a growing population while addressing climate change, resource scarcity, and shifting consumer preferences. This expansive market encompasses multiple interconnected segments, each contributing to a fundamental reimagining of how food is produced, processed, and distributed.
Vertical Farming has emerged as a cornerstone of modern agricultural innovation, utilizing controlled environment agriculture to grow crops in stacked layers using hydroponics, aeroponics, and aquaponics systems. These facilities leverage LED lighting technology, environmental control systems, and automation to produce year-round harvests independent of external weather conditions. While energy costs and initial capital requirements remain challenges, declining LED prices and advances in automation are steadily improving economic viability.
Crop Biotechnology represents another critical pillar, encompassing gene editing technologies like CRISPR, synthetic biology, and selective breeding techniques. These innovations enable the development of crops with enhanced nutritional profiles, improved drought tolerance, and reduced fertilizer requirements. Regulatory frameworks continue to evolve globally, with different regions adopting varying approaches to gene-edited versus genetically modified organisms.
Smart Farming and Agricultural Robotics are revolutionizing traditional farming practices through the integration of artificial intelligence, autonomous tractors, precision sensors, and drone technology. These technologies enable farmers to monitor crop health, optimize irrigation, and apply inputs with unprecedented accuracy. Livestock monitoring systems using wearable sensors and computer vision are similarly transforming animal husbandry by tracking health indicators and optimizing feed utilization.
The Biologicals Sector, comprising biostimulants, biopesticides, and biofertilizers, is experiencing robust growth as farmers and regulators seek alternatives to synthetic chemical inputs. Microbial-based products that enhance nutrient uptake, protect against pests, and improve soil health are gaining market share, supported by advances in microbiome research and fermentation technology. Livestock Biotechnology focuses on genetic engineering, precision breeding, vaccines, and feed additives designed to improve animal health, reduce environmental impact, and enhance productivity. Innovations targeting methane emissions from ruminants are attracting particular attention as the industry addresses its climate footprint.
Advanced Food Technologies represent perhaps the most disruptive segment, encompassing cultivated meat, alternative proteins, and novel ingredients. Cultivated meat production, which grows animal cells in bioreactors, has progressed from laboratory curiosity to early commercialization, though scaling challenges and cost reduction remain priorities. Plant-based and fermentation-derived proteins continue expanding their market presence, driven by consumer demand for sustainable options.
Market growth is propelled by several macro forces including population expansion, urbanization, declining arable land availability, and water scarcity. Digital technology advances in IoT, AI, and big data analytics are enabling precision agriculture approaches that optimize resource utilization. Government initiatives supporting sustainable agriculture and venture capital investment in agtech startups provide additional momentum. However, significant barriers persist. High initial investment costs, limited digital literacy among farmers, regulatory uncertainties, and resistance to adoption continue to constrain market expansion. Cybersecurity concerns and data privacy issues also require attention as farming operations become increasingly connected.
Emerging opportunities include supply chain optimization through blockchain-enabled traceability, urban and vertical farming solutions for food-insecure regions, and sustainable aquaculture practices. Agrivoltaics, which combines solar energy generation with agricultural production, and carbon capture technologies represent additional growth frontiers. The convergence of these technologies is creating an increasingly integrated food system where biotechnology, digital agriculture, and novel production methods work synergistically to address global food security challenges while meeting sustainability imperatives.
The Global Agtech (Agricultural Technology) and Advanced Food Technologies Market Report 2026-2036 delivers an exhaustive analysis of the rapidly evolving agricultural technology landscape, providing stakeholders with critical insights into market dynamics, emerging technologies, investment trends, and competitive positioning across all major segments of this transformative industry.
The agritech market is experiencing robust growth driven by multiple converging factors. Digital transformation in agriculture is accelerating as farmers adopt precision farming tools, IoT sensors, and data analytics platforms to optimize yields while reducing input costs and environmental impact. Venture capital investment continues flowing into agricultural startups, with billions of dollars deployed annually across vertical farming, crop biotechnology, smart farming solutions, and alternative protein ventures.
This report provides detailed market sizing and ten-year forecasts through 2036 across all major agritech segments, with granular breakdowns by technology type and geographic region. The analysis covers North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa, identifying regional growth drivers, regulatory environments, and market opportunities unique to each territory.
The vertical farming section examines hydroponics, aeroponics, and aquaponics technologies alongside LED lighting innovations, automation systems, and container farming solutions. Market revenues, cost structures, and profitability trajectories are analyzed in depth, with assessment of how declining energy and lighting costs are improving unit economics. Crop biotechnology coverage encompasses gene editing technologies including CRISPR-Cas9, synthetic biology applications, selective breeding advances, and seed treatment innovations. The report analyzes regulatory frameworks governing genetically modified and gene-edited crops across major agricultural markets, providing strategic guidance for market entry and product development.
Smart farming analysis includes agricultural robotics, autonomous tractors, drone applications, satellite imagery analytics, precision livestock farming, and supply chain optimization technologies. The convergence of AI, machine learning, and sensor technologies enabling next-generation farming operations is thoroughly examined. The biologicals sector - comprising biostimulants, biopesticides, and biofertilizers - is analyzed for growth potential as sustainable alternatives to synthetic agrochemicals gain regulatory support and farmer adoption. Market dynamics driving the transition toward biological crop inputs are detailed.
Advanced food technologies coverage provides in-depth analysis of cultivated meat development, alternative protein production including plant-based and fermentation-derived products, and novel ingredient innovations. Manufacturing processes, scale-up challenges, regulatory pathways, and consumer acceptance factors are comprehensively assessed. The report profiles over 500 companies across all market segments, from established agribusiness corporations to innovative startups, providing competitive intelligence on technology capabilities, funding status, strategic partnerships, and market positioning.
Report Contents include:
- Market Overview
- Definition and scope of agritech and advanced food technologies
- Market trends, drivers, and macro forces shaping the industry
- Market challenges and barriers to growth
- Technology enablers including AI, automation, robotics, and genetics
- Government regulations affecting pesticides and fertilizers
- Key growth opportunities across market segments
- Investment funding analysis 2020-2025
- Vertical Farming
- Technology analysis: aeroponics, hydroponics, aquaponics
- LED lighting and automation systems
- Cost structures and power requirements
- Container farming solutions
- Global market revenues 2023-2036 by technology and region
- 103 company profiles
- Crop Biotechnology
- Gene modification and gene editing technologies
- CRISPR applications in agriculture
- Synthetic biology and selective breeding
- Seed treatments
- Global market revenues 2023-2036 by technology and region
- 66 company profiles
- Smart Farming Including Robotics
- Agricultural AI applications
- Autonomous tractors and agribots
- Crop monitoring and analytics
- Precision livestock farming
- Drones and satellite technologies
- Farmgate-to-fork supply chain solutions
- Global market revenues 2023-2036 by technology and region
- 236 company profiles
- Biostimulants and Biopesticides
- Microbial and non-microbial biostimulants
- Biopesticide categories and applications
- Agricultural enzymes
- Global market revenues 2023-2036 by technology and region
- 86 company profiles
- Natural Fertilizers
- Biofertilizers: nitrogen-fixing, phosphate, PGPR
- Organic fertilizers: animal-based, plant-based, mineral-based
- Global market revenues 2023-2036 by technology and region
- 39 company profiles
- Livestock Biotechnology
- Genetic engineering and precision breeding
- Vaccines, drugs, and feed additives
- Global market revenues 2023-2036 by technology and region
- 59 company profiles
- Advanced Food Technologies
- Cultivated meat: manufacturing, bioreactors, scaffolds, scale-up
- Alternative proteins: plant-based, fermentation-based
- Novel ingredients: fibers, sweeteners, preservatives, bioactives
- Global market revenues 2023-2036
- 60 company profiles
- Other Markets
- Agrivoltaics
- Carbon capture and utilization in agritech
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Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- 3Bar Biologics
- 3D Bio-Tissues
- 4AF Robotics
- 80 Acres Farms
- AbCelex
- Accelegrow
- Adaptive Symbiotic Technologies
- Adisseo
- Adjuvants Plus
- ADM
- Advanced Farm Technologies
- AeroFarms
- Aeroptic
- Aeryon Labs
- AEssenseGrows
- Affinor Growers
- Afimilk
- AFINGEN
- AgBiome
- AgBoost
- AgEagle
- Agerpoint
- Agersens
- AgGenetics
- AGOLIN S.A.
- Agragene
- Agreena
- Agrible
- Agric-Bioinformatics
- Agricam
- AgriCircle
- Agriconomie
- Agricool
- Agrinos
- AgriTask
- Agrivi
- Agrivida
- Agrivoltaics
- AgriWebb
- Agro Epigenetics Corp
- Agro-Process
- Agrobiomics
- AgroBot
- AgroCares
- Agrology
- AgroScout
- AgroSpheres
- Agrourbana
- Agtonomy
- AGvisorPRO
- Agxio
- Aigen
- Aleph Farms
- Alesca Life
- Allflex
- Altius Farms
- Amatera
- Amfora
- AmplifiedAg
- Andermatt Biocontrol
- Animal Health Concepts
- Anpario
- Anuvia
- Aphea.Bio
- AppHarvest
- AquaBounty
- AquaSpy
- Arable Labs
- Aranet
- Arcadia Biosciences
- Arctic Farming
- Artesian Farm
- Arysta LifeScience
- Ascribe Bioscience
- Ascus Biosciences
- Asfert Global
- Astro Digital
- Atlántica Agrícola
- Auranta
- Autogrow
- Automated Ag
- Avant
- Avisomo
- aWhere
- Azaneo
- Azotic Technologies
- Babylon Micro-Farms
- Badia Farms
- Barnstorm Agtech Inc
- BASF
- Bayer
- Bayer CropScience
- Bee Vectoring Technologies
- Bee Wise Technologies
- Bella Ag
- Benchmark PLC
- Benson Hill
- Bentoli
- Bezoar Laboratories
- BigSis
- Bio Bee
- Biobest
- BioBetter
- BioConsortia
- Biofeed
- Biofeed Technology
- Biolevel
- Biolight
- Bioline AgroSciences
- Biome Makers
- Biomin
- Bionema
- BioPhero
- Biorigin
- Biotalys
- Biotangents
- Biotelliga
- Biotrop
- Blue Ocean Barns
- Blue River Technology
- Blue White Robotics
- BlueNalu
- Bontera
- Bonumose
- Bosch
- Bosque Foods
- Botanical Solutions
- BotanoCap
- BovControl
- BoviSync
- BrightFarms
- Brightseed
- Brite Solar
- Brotherton Seed Company
- Burro
- Cainthus
- California Safe Soil
- Carbon Bee
- Carbon Robotics
- Cattle Care
- Cellivate Technologies
- Cellularevolution
- Ceradis
- Ceragen
- Ceres Imaging
- Certis USA
- CiBO Technologies
- Cibus

