Bayer Research Details Challenges and Future AgTech Demand in Europe
What happened
Bayer conducted research drawing on interviews with about 90 farmers across eight European markets, combined with economic analysis and consumer polling. The report indicates that European agriculture is struggling with shrinking margins, climate volatility, and a limited range of crop protection tools. It also identifies future demand areas, including climate-resilient crop genetics, gene editing, biological crop protection, and AI-powered decision-making.
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Why it matters
The findings highlight the competitiveness challenges facing European agriculture, noting that EU crop output growth averaged only 0.1% between 2011 and 2023. This contrasts sharply with growth rates in the US, China, and Brazil. The research offers guidance on the types of technologies farmers require to maintain profitability and productivity.
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Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- RomaniaSpeculative
Might see changes in demand for climate-resilient crop genetics and biological crop protection, affecting sales.
- EuropeSpeculative
Could see shifts in investment toward automation and AI-powered decision-making in farming, affecting capital costs.
- European CommissionSpeculative
May use the findings to guide regulatory action and future funding priorities for EU agriculture, affecting government spending.