What’s Driving Biopesticide Adoption in India?

AgriBusiness Global
2023.11.10

The biopesticides market in India is projected to reach $130.37 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 9.38%. This growth is driven by the rising demand for organic and biological products and a focus on crop protection strategies. Biopesticides are gaining popularity among farmers due to their ability to control soil erosion, soil-borne pathogens, and other diseases, according to a recent issue of AgriBusiness Global DIRECT.

The market is also fueled by an increase in exports of fruits and vegetables, farmers’ awareness of the efficacy of biopesticides, the implementation of integrated pest management strategies, and an increase in organic farming acreage. Microbial biopesticides, which protect crops against bacteria, fungi, and other pollutants, dominate the Indian biopesticides industry. Companies like Coramandal International have developed a wide range of microbial biopesticides. The Indian biopesticides market is divided into biofungicides, bioherbicides, and bioinsecticides segments. The bioinsecticides segment is growing faster due to the country’s tropical climate. India primarily uses biopesticides in the fruits and vegetables segment, followed by oilseeds and cereals.

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