Global Scans · Food & Agriculture · Weekly Summary

• [New] Australia's combined agriculture, fisheries and forestry production is on track to reach a record-breaking $106.4 billion in 2025-26. Mirage News
• [New] Innovation in feed alternatives, disease prevention, and low-impact farming methods is accelerating as companies seek to align with Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategy 2030 targets. Market Data Forecast
• [New] In 2026, lithium will stand at the heart of the global energy transformation, driving modern infrastructure, electrified transportation, and sustainable agriculture. Farmonaut
• [New] By sector, the nutrition & weight loss segment is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR between 2025 and 2034. Precedence Research
• [New] Getting the green light will allow Aleph Farms to be the first producer and marketer of cultivated-meat in Israel and the Middle East. Just Food
• [New] China alone has identified 43 companies that will build biomanufacturing facilities by 2027, with food-ingredient production representing the largest share in capacity. AgFunderNews
• [New] Demand for insect protein in animal feed and pet food could rise from roughly 10,000 tonnes at the start of the decade to 500,000 tonnes by 2030. The Fish Site
• [New] 2026 will be a defining year for sustainable food systems, with critical milestones on ocean governance, water security, AMR, and protein diversification. FAIRR Initiative
• [New] Manure from industrial farms often contains undigested antibiotics and antibiotic-resistant bacteria, contributing to AMR - a global threat causing an estimated 1.14 million deaths annually. FAIRR Initiative
• [New] In October, severe weather damaged a fish farm operated by Mowi in Scotland, releasing almost 75,000 farmed salmon into open waters and threatening local wild salmon species. FAIRR Initiative
• [New] Over 2.3 billion people faced food insecurity, and 512 million are projected to remain chronically undernourished by 2030. CNS Media
• [New] Social commerce will grow, with shoppable content on TikTok and Instagram as key discovery channels - 46% of consumers will buy food directly through social feeds. Mass Market Retailers
• Key Insight: In the coming years, the greatest leaps in sustainable nut production will be achieved through the synergistic deployment of AI, aeroponics, and satellite technology across all farming scales. Farmonaut
• Aeroponics water usage compared to traditional farming is so efficient that it's earning strong consideration for seedling production, high-value nut crops, and even urban vertical farms in water-stressed cities in 2026. Farmonaut
• As the global population continues to climb and climate variability presents unprecedented challenges, the advantages of the AI-powered farming system will become central to ensuring food security, protecting the environment, and driving efficiency within every sector reliant on water resources. Farmonaut
• In 2026, smart AI-powered systems are designed to be scalable and modular, making them perfect for urban gardens, home greenhouses, and rooftop agriculture. Farmonaut
• As urban populations explode and urban agriculture becomes essential for food security, AI services for smart home watering systems are set to play a leading role in household sustainability by 2026. Farmonaut

Last updated: 30 December 2025