Global Scans · Food & Agriculture · Weekly Summary

• [New] Asia Pacific will exhibit the highest CAGR as a result of increasing consumer electronics demand, favorable government policies, and growing IoT deployment in industries such as healthcare and agriculture. Polaris
• [New] A nuclear winter scenario could destroy agriculture worldwide, dipping millions into starvation. Modern Diplomacy
• [New] Some 3.6 billion people - almost half the world's population - are already severely threatened by the consequences of climate change: droughts, floods, extreme heat and growing food insecurity. Deutsche Welle
• [New] By uniting governments, cities, businesses, and communities globally to halve food waste by 2030 and keep food out of landfills, we can cut methane unlocking bold climate action and propelling humanity toward a future where food shortage and waste are history. Food Tank
• [New] Alltech E-CO2 aims to introduce new opportunities that focus on food security, economic viability, nature, biodiversity, and soil quality, while also translating data capture into actionable insights. All About Feed
• [New] Over the next decade, Alltech E-CO2 will collaborate with the agri-food industry to shape the future through strategic partnerships and integration. All About Feed
• [New] Just in 2025, Australia published a Net Zero Plan, set its 2035 target and published six sector plans that include electricity and energy, transport and agriculture. The Conversation
• [New] The ability to convert food waste and plastic into fuel will be invaluable for the future of the planet. The Cool Down
• [New] If left unchecked, food waste could double its methane impact by 2050, threatening our climate and food security. United Nations Environment Programme
• [New] Today, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and its partners launched an initiative to cut food waste in half by 2030 and cut up to 7% of methane emissions as part of efforts to slow climate change. Secretary-General
• [New] As phosphorus becomes scarcer, crops struggle to grow and reproduce, threatening yields and global food security. Futurity
• [New] By 2040, cell culture technology may account for up to 35% of global meat production, serving as a substitute for conventionally produced meat (Guo et al. 2024; Lee et al. 2024). PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The convergence of biotechnology, digital agriculture, and carbon-smart policies will further solidify biostimulants as a cornerstone of sustainable crop production, driving global food security and ecological balance in the decades ahead. openpr
• [New] The Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to experience the fastest growth due to increasing awareness and government support for sustainable agriculture. ReAnIn
• [New] As patents on key active ingredients expire between 2023 and 2028, according to S&P Global, the rise of generic pesticides offers a lifeline to farmers in developing countries, even as it raises new questions about innovation, competition and sustainability in global agriculture. Asia IP
• [New] Globally, the impact of climate change on agriculture is affecting food security, threatening water resources, biodiversity, and the resilience of rural communities. Mirage News
• [New] Given the mutual dependence and linkages between countries of South-east Asia, adaptation efforts will help to improve food security and reduce transboundary risks such as water scarcity. ST
• [New] South-east Asia faces climate risks like rising temperatures and extreme weather, impacting ecosystems, agriculture, and infrastructure, requiring urgent adaptation measures. ST

Last updated: 18 November 2025