Global Scans · Food & Agriculture · Weekly Summary

• [New] As global food security comes under pressure from climate change, population growth, and resource depletion, the FAO's strategies gain even more importance in 2026 and beyond. Farmonaut
• [New] With the global food security agenda intensifying in 2026, tillage nurseries are indispensable for productivity optimization - especially as climate variability and resource constraints grow. Farmonaut
• [New] The most profitable horticulture crops in 2026 include premium red fruits, exotic vegetables, high-value flowers, and organic spices. Farmonaut
• [New] Over 60% of horticulture farms worldwide are expected to adopt AI-powered crop monitoring by 2026. Farmonaut
• [New] Protein demand is still going strong, but in 2025, it's increasingly shifting from sports nutrition and supplements to new food and beverage formats. DairyReporter.com
• [New] US researchers have developed an AI system that predicts avocado firmness and internal quality with high accuracy, helping reduce food waste. CNS Media
• [New] Without reliable access to key markets, U.S. farm products risk piling up at home, putting downward pressure on prices and tightening margins. American Farm Bureau Federation
• [New] If we are talking about the future of technology in Africa, frontier technologies will be key to transforming critical sectors like healthcare, agriculture, research, and automation. Punch Newspapers
• [New] People who own natural-resource property that's essential for a farming, forestry, or fishing business might benefit from a new Oregon estate-tax exemption. Schwabe
• [New] If cloud farming continues to scale, small-town India could well become the world's largest hub for AI operations, just as it became the hub for IT services two decades ago. BBC News
• [New] The lack of undocumented and documented workers results in significant disruptions to production costs and threatening the stability of domestic food production and prices for U.S consumers. Fortune
• [New] Without prompt action, agricultural employers will face severe labour shortages, resulting in disruption to food production, higher prices, and reduced access for U.S. consumers, particularly to fresh fruit and vegetables. Mint
• [New] The Somali Regional State of Ethiopia said it will continue promoting agricultural mechanization as a key part of regional economic growth and food security efforts. Dawan Africa
• Expected to contribute billions of dollars to the UAE economy and create thousands of jobs, TA'ZIZ will unlock hundreds of new end-products across critical industries including construction, agriculture and healthcare. TankTerminals
• As similar dynamics occur throughout the US, it is increasingly critical for animal welfare scientists to help bridge science-policy and stakeholder knowledge gaps to enrich decision-making, reduce risks to members of the public and to the food supply chain, and support sustainable agriculture. Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
• Global volatility, climate disruption, and domestic vulnerabilities had converged to place Australia's food security under increasing strain, leaving the grains sector, which underpins national food production, particularly exposed. Building a more profitable and sustainable industry for
• Crop protection expenses in 2025 are projected at $20.6 billion, or 4% of total costs, underscoring how resistance and global volatility feed directly into farm budgets. American Farm Bureau Federation

Last updated: 21 October 2025