Global Scans · Food & Agriculture · Weekly Summary

• [New] In Uganda, the poultry sector is anticipated to grow to approximately 175 million birds by 2050, with consumption expected to increase by 320% and 240% for chicken meat and eggs, respectively. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Globally, poultry meat is expected to grow at the highest rate, at 121%, with eggs following at 65%. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Food prices are expected to continue rising through 2026. Armstrong Economics
• [New] The Middle East and Africa region is projected to showcase steady growth during the forecast period due to harsh climatic conditions, water scarcity, and the need to improve food self-sufficiency. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa face limited access to irrigation, agricultural inputs, and modern technologies, combined with weak adaptive capacity and inadequate infrastructure, which drives rising food prices, reduced dietary diversity, and increased risks of hunger and malnutrition. Mapshock
• [New] The UNSDG2 aims to end hunger, and achieve food and nutrition security within a sustainable agricultural system by 2030. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] There is a need for transformational innovation within the existing food system to achieve United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2 of ending hunger within a sustainable agricultural system by 2030. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] World hunger and food insecurity are inextricably linked between social inequality and access to healthy food options; therefore, the key to replacing ASFs within the food system will be the availability and affordability of any alternative protein source. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Global food demand is expected to rise significantly through 2050, while the United Nations projects that 68% of the global population will live in urban areas by 2050, supporting demand for high-barrier packaging. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Urban agriculture could supply up to 10% of global vegetable demand if scaled effectively. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Continued investment in precision agriculture, disease-resistant varieties, and high-yield planting systems is expected to improve productivity further, supporting stable global supply and export growth over the coming years. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] Countries such as South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco are strengthening smart agriculture initiatives, creating long-term growth opportunities for intelligent irrigation system providers. Straits Research
• Asia-Pacific is expected to register the fastest growth during the forecast period owing to rising food demand, increasing government support for agricultural modernization, and rapid adoption of smart farming technologies. Market Data Forecast
• ABARES forecasts show the value of agriculture, fisheries and forestry exports will reach $80 billion in 2026-27, with strong demand for Australia's world-class food and fiber. Mirage News
• Australia's farm gate production value is forecast to reach $100 billion next financial year, despite farmers facing serious challenges with seasonal conditions and the impact of the war in the Middle East. Mirage News
• Cocoa prices have rallied sharply over the past three weeks as heavy rains in the Ivory Coast and Ghana have flooded roads, cutting off farmers' access to farms and ports and threatening global supplies. Barchart.com
• The global demand for meat will increase by 76% until 2050 (with a 2007 reference year). FOUR PAWS in US - Global Animal Protection Organization
• Cultivated meat has the potential to replace conventional meat products coming from animals which were kept in intensive keeping systems and therefore end the suffering of the over 85 billion farm animals slaughtered for human consumption globally every year. FOUR PAWS in US - Global Animal Protection Organization
• Over 30% of drones sold in Europe are utilized for precision agriculture, a figure expected to rise as farmers seek sustainable farming practices. Market Data Forecast
• The consumer class in Asia is growing, for example - in the next decade, India will add more food consumers than Western Europe has today. FoodNavigator.com
• Latin America is a key growth region, especially in Mexico and Brazil, with its growing urban middle class offering opportunities for food companies. FoodNavigator.com

Last updated: 04 August 2026