Report Overview
The Global Irrigation Automation Market size is expected to be worth around USD 44.2 Billion by 2035, from USD 6.8 Billion in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 20.7% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2035. In 2025, North America held a dominant market position, capturing more than a 34.8% share, holding USD 2.3 Billion revenue.
The irrigation automation industry represents an evolving segment within the broader agricultural technology landscape, focused on deploying automated systems that optimize the delivery of water to crops with minimal human intervention. These systems integrate sensors, controllers, software, and smart valves to adjust water application based on real-time soil moisture, weather data and crop needs, thereby supporting sustainable water management.
- Agriculture globally consumes roughly 70% of freshwater withdrawals, with irrigated agriculture alone accounting for the majority of this demand, underscoring the need for smarter irrigation solutions.
Hunter Industries is a prominent American manufacturer of irrigation equipment including controllers, sensors, rotors, valves and water-management software. Founded in 1981, the company operates in 125+ countries and holds over 250 product patents and 40 trademarks. Its automation offerings, enhanced by the Hydrawise Wi-Fi irrigation platform, allow users to monitor and adjust irrigation schedules based on real-time weather and site conditions, driving water conservation and operational ease. By 2025, Rivulis’ current corporate profile shows further expansion to 19 manufacturing facilities, more than 2,500 employees, 3 R&D centers, over 6,000 partners, and 7,000 growers served worldwide, which signals stronger reach for deploying automated irrigation systems at farm level. In 2025, Lindsay Corporation, irrigation segment delivered $129.0 million in revenue, with $50.0 million from North America and $79.0 million from international markets, while irrigation operating income improved to $17.7 million and margin edged up to 13.7%.
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