Global Scans · Food & Agriculture · Weekly Summary

• [New] While the Katjang goat may not match imported breeds in terms of size or meat production, its adaptability to climate change could become critical for the future of Malaysia's livestock industry. Free Malaysia Today
• [New] Electronic cattle traceability will strengthen the UK's ability to prevent, detect and respond to animal disease outbreaks, simplify compliance with existing regulations and support the livestock industry in boosting productivity, food security and international trade. UKAuthority
• [New] Businesses and associations from both countries expressed hope that the Vietnamese and US governments would continue to support bilateral trade and strengthen links across their complementary agricultural supply chains. Arabian Post
• [New] Mixing guns and food would put civilians at risk since Israel and the US first mooted plans to concentrate food delivery in hubs guarded by private security contractors and the Israeli military. The Guardian
• [New] In response to changes in trade, Ukrainian officials plan to change the policy on agricultural exports. #
• [New] In agriculture and food security, it was proposed to combine Kazakhstan's agrarian potential with India's food processing technologies. The Astana Times
• [New] LRQA has acquired five risk-focused companies across the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Canada, and the United States in a move to expand its service offerings in ESG, clean energy, digital assurance, food safety, and responsible sourcing. Insurance Business
• [New] Agriculture has long been essential for improving food security in Iran but it also poses threats to natural ecosystems. Nature
• [New] Iranian rural economy is dominated by agricultural sector which accounts for 8% of GDP, 17.7% of employment opportunities, 85% of food supply and 15% of non-oil exports. Nature
• [New] Studies predict a 51.8% drop in US soybean exports to China if current waivers are revoked, highlighting the sensitivity of agricultural exports to trade policies. Tradeimex
• [New] The European Commission has just projected €60 billion in agricultural losses by 2025, rising to €90 billion by 2050, driven by climate change, input dependency, and a failing food system. Wicked Leeks
• [New] Rising temperatures and extreme weather events increasingly threaten global food production, to the extent that by 2050, climate-related factors could put 200 million people at risk of food insecurity. Sistema.bio
• [New] By smuggling harmful agents into the U.S. food supply, state or non-state actors could cause chaos, undermine confidence in food safety, and create economic turmoil. County Local News
• [New] U.S. federal prosecutors have accused two Chinese nationals of smuggling a dangerous biological pathogen that had the potential to be used as an agricultural terrorism weapon into the United States for research. FDD
• [New] Governments worldwide acknowledge the potential for biological agents to disrupt agriculture and food production. County Local News
• [New] Plastic pollution poses a growing threat to food security and public health, advocating for strategies such as banning unnecessary single-use plastics, promoting reusable alternatives, and holding producers accountable through circular economy policies. Krishak Jagat
• [New] Bill Gates' $200 Billion Bet on Africa's Future The Gates Foundation has announced plans to deploy $200 billion by 2045 to strengthen Africa's healthcare, agriculture, and education sectors. Newspot Nigeria
• [New] Foods containing certain ingredients would require warning labels on new packaging beginning in 2027 in order to be sold in Texas, which is the second-most populous US state with 31 million residents. KFF Health News
• Food insecurity among older persons is a public health concern due to its health implications for their well-being, and the Global Agenda for 2030 highlights the need to end hunger and achieve food security. BioMed Central

Last updated: 10 June 2025