The Americas smart farming market comprises major companies providing yield monitoring equipment, steering and guidance equipment, herd monitoring equipment, farm management software, and smart greenhouses and other such equipment and systems used in smart farming. This varied range of market participants provides opportunities to other players willing to bear the high risks involved in the industry. This chapter details the latest strategies and developments adopted by the key market players in the Americas smart farming market. In order to lead the market as well as engage in the process of market growth, a company needs to work in collaboration with the top market leaders, acquire the relatively weaker companies, bring new products and services to the market, and improve the existing products.

Agrochemicals are the chemicals that aid in agriculture activities. They include fertilizers, pesticides, and plant growth regulators, which are used to enhance crop yields and protect them from pests. However, excess use of such chemicals is harmful to the environment, and hence, approvals and permits from governments are required before their utilization.

农业农村部部长韩长赋日前撰文指出，乡村振兴必须规划先行，这是一项重要原则。

2006年以来，农业行业占股票投资市值比重的均值为0.81%；截至2018年2季末，农业行业占股票投资市值的比重升至0.69%，环比回升0.14个百分点，同比下降0.03个百分点，低于均值0.12个百分点。