Global Scans · Food & Agriculture · Weekly Summary

• [New] Future government functioning will increasingly rely on Gen-AI across sectors such as education, healthcare, agriculture, and defence, supported by initiatives under the India AI Mission. Greater Kashmir
• [New] The United Nations is calling for food security and sustainable agriculture to end hunger by 2030. BioMed Central
• [New] Agricultural greenhouse gas emissions on the planet threaten both food security and climate change. BioMed Central
• [New] Farming with the threat of pending carbon emissions taxes on livestock being introduced, farmers in Denmark are assessing their futures in dairying very carefully. Agriland
• [New] Luxury brands like LVMH use blockchain for product authentication, while IBM Food Trust monitors perishable goods to reduce contamination risks. Coinmonks
• [New] Disease-based applications represent the fastest-growing category, with an expected CAGR of 15.1% during 2025-2032, driven by the increasing integration of personalized nutrition into clinical care and disease management protocols. P&S Intelligence
• [New] Across Europe, summer 2025 is set to be hotter and drier than usual, with drought-affected areas facing high risk of lower maize, sunflower, vegetable, and forage yields. Wikifarmer
• [New] Land degradation undermines biodiversity, accelerates climate impacts, and endangers agriculture, food security, and livelihoods all over the world. Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
• [New] The Swine Health Information Center, Pork Checkoff, and Foundation for Foods & Agriculture Research announced funding for 10 new H5N 1 research projects in pigs, as part of their joint H5N 1 Risk to Swine Research Program. The Pandora Report
• [New] Global warming threatens to not only raise sea levels, increase wildfires and supercharge storms, but also amplify drought and disrupt global agriculture. The Conversation
• [New] The world's population is expected to increase by nearly 50% in the next century, while the demand for agriculture crops is expected to more than double by 2050. Michigan State University
• [New] Blockchain technology could help reduce food waste by up to 10% and improve food safety by up to 20%. Number Analytics LLC
• [New] Precision agriculture could increase crop yields by up to 20% and reduce costs by up to 15%. Number Analytics LLC
• [New] The contribution of AI models to agriculture can reduce GHG emissions by roughly 0.3% until 2030. AIMultiple
• [New] By 2025, climate-resilient agriculture could increase crop yields by up to 17% in vulnerable regions. Farmonaut
• [New] Robotics is another game-changer: Robotics in agriculture could boost crop yields by up to 30% through automated planting and harvesting in the next few years. Agritech Digest
• [New] Industry analysts estimate over 60% of global farms will adopt AI-driven precision agriculture by 2025. Agritech Digest
• [New] Annual crop production will have to at least double by 2050 to meet increases in food demand. Nature
• [New] Countries like the Netherlands, which leads in sustainable farming, will inspire a worldwide shift to eco-friendly food production. Earth
• [New] From carbon-free cities to regenerative farming and clean transportation, the world of 2050 could be a model of sustainability and harmony with nature. Earth
• [New] By 2025, precision agriculture is projected to increase global crop yields by up to 20% through data-driven management. Farmonaut
• [New] Over 60% of new farms in 2025 are expected to adopt advanced crop management technologies for sustainability. Farmonaut

Last updated: 26 August 2025