Global Scans · Food & Agriculture · Weekly Summary

• [New] According to the World Economic Forum, to align with the 1.5-degree pathway, the amount of global cropland managed using regenerative agriculture would need to increase from 15% to 40% by 2030. sustainalytics.com
• [New] As part of the National Regional Partnership Plans, EU countries will have €453 billion to deliver on national needs, including for agriculture and rural areas, through country-specific CAP recommendations. Agriculture and rural development
• [New] The Common Agricultural Policy after 2027 has a central place within the EU's next budget to deliver on the strategic orientations provided by the Vision for Agriculture and Food. Agriculture and rural development
• [New] The greenhouse project is expected to play a key role in expanding year-round vegetable production, reducing reliance on imports, and supporting Kazakhstan's broader goals of agricultural modernization and food security. The Astana Times
• [New] Global demand for blue food such as fish, shellfish and algae is expected to roughly double by 2050, a surge that is pushing aquaculture into the center of the world's food security debate and sharpening questions about how seafood can be produced sustainably and fairly. Sea West News
• [New] Surging seafood demand will put aquaculture at the heart of global food security, as Canada wrestles with the on-the-ground reality of its planned phase-out of ocean salmon farms in British Columbia. Sea West News
• [New] Automation and digital agriculture tools could require up to 30% of jobs to be reskilled by 2030. Indepth Research Institute
• [New] The Famine Early Warning Systems Network combines satellite data with socio-economic models to anticipate food shortages months in advance, particularly in East Africa. Indepth Research Institute
• [New] By 2026, vertical farming output is projected to rise by 35%, driven largely by digital agronomy advancements. Farmonaut
• [New] Regenerative agriculture in the US could help draw down 250 million tonnes of CO2e annually. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] The economic cost of food waste across the global retail and food supply chain is forecast to reach $540 billion in 2026, up from $526 billion last year. Site name
• [New] The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published its Emergency and Early Recovery Response Plan for Ukraine for 2026-2028, outlining priority actions to protect agricultural livelihoods, restore productive capacity and support Ukraine's agrifood sector. FAO-LOW
• [New] The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released earlier this month by the US Department of Health and Human Services, is the first federal nutrition guidance to explicitly tell consumers to avoid highly-processed, packaged, prepared, ready-to-eat, or other foods that are salty or sweet. CNS Media
• [New] By 2026, vertical farming systems are projected to reduce urban agriculture water usage by up to 95%. Farmonaut
• [New] The urgency for climate adaptation in developing economies is staggering, with annual funding needs projected to hit $300 billion by 2030 to safeguard infrastructure, agriculture, and water systems from climate impacts. Council Fire
• [New] By 2026, the adoption of AI technologies is projected to dramatically improve crop quality, minimize financial losses, and provide scalable solutions - from individual farm plots to continental agricultural operations. Farmonaut
• [New] The next phase of USDA's Farmer Bridge Assistance Program will allot USD 11 billion in one-time payments to eligible row crop producers. JD Supra
• [New] As agriculture continues to evolve under the pressure of climate change, labour shortages and rising sustainability demands, innovations in agriculture will continue to develop and improve, reshaping global food security. Taiwan Smart Agriweek
• [New] By 2026 and beyond, DJI agriculture will be about more than unmanned aerial vehicles. Farmonaut
• [New] Government support through subsidies, research funding, and farmer education and training initiatives will drive widespread adoption across Europe. Agri Business Review
• [New] As consumers continue to prioritize hygiene, food safety, and product freshness, aseptic packaging will remain an essential solution for manufacturers worldwide. openpr
• [New] Food waste costs across the global supply chain will reach $540 billion by 2026. eTextileCommunications.com

Last updated: 27 January 2026