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• [New] Farmland Ownership Trump's administration will pursue a ban on Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland as part of an effort to strengthen farm security. The Federal Observer
• [New] In the short term, the further Russia advances and the more agricultural land is affected by fighting, the more production will fall. Centre for European Reform
• [New] The Arcade, Food & Entertainment Complexes industry in the US generated $5.989 billion in revenue in 2024, and is projected to reach $6.086 billion in 2025. Betson Enterprises
• [New] The agricultural sector, a cornerstone of Germany's economy, has experienced a heightened demand for specialized pest control solutions aimed at protecting crops and livestock from pest threats, thereby ensuring food security and successful harvests. Bonafide Research
• [New] Already today, climate risk is causing higher insurance costs, damaging supply chains and farms, and could cost businesses up to 7% of their yearly profits in the next decade, if they do not adapt and support nature preservation. NetworkNature
• [New] For Japan to reach its 2040 offshore wind target, it would need 22,500 wind farms the size of Goto City's. Energy Tracker Asia
• [New] By 2030, global food production must increase by 50% to meet demand, even as arable land diminishes due to climate change and urbanization. Blogger
• [New] In an era where global supply chains are often vulnerable to disruptions, ensuring the integrity and security of food production is vital. County Local News
• [New] New tariffs combined with trade retaliation could cost U.S. dairy farmers $6 billion in lost profits over four years, while Mexico and Canada - representing 40% of U.S. dairy exports worth $8.2 billion - face potential 25% tariff threats that guarantee devastating retaliation. The Bullvine | The Dairy Information You Want To Know W
• The relatively early deployment of onshore wind in the UK means that growing numbers of wind farms are expected to come offline in the next decade. GOV.UK
• We construct trends for shares of ASF to converge by 2050 to upper limits for animal-source products (eggs, dairy, meat) recommended by EAT Lancet as well as for other shares of food groups. Nature
• With a global push towards sustainability and food resilience, fermentation will remain an integral component of strategies aimed at ensuring food security for all. Barry News
• The trend towards traditional preservation methods is expected to persist as we approach 2025, with a focus on sustainability and authenticity in food production. Barry News
• Pangasius is a key fish species that provides economic opportunities for farmers and a dependable, nutritious product for consumers globally. Nature
• The world population is rapidly increasing and is projected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, leading to a doubling in the demand for food from aquatic sources also emerging need of a blue revolution and ensure long-term aquatic food production that meets societal challenges and viability. Nature
• Any deterioration in security could negatively impact growth and worsen food insecurity. Latest News In Nigeria, Nigeria News Today, Your Online
• A recent study highlights the alarming effects of climate change on global food security, projecting that a rise of 1 °C in global temperatures will result in a 4% decrease in per capita calorie availability by the year 2100. EDUREV.IN
• Rethinking the global food system by promoting sustainable agricultural practices is essential to reduce risks to health and biodiversity, ensuring a more resilient and equitable future. BioMed Central
• Lithuania has passed legislation that bans access to management systems of solar and wind farms by companies from countries that pose a threat to national security. European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR)
• In the heart of Tunisia's agricultural zone, the Kairouan Agro Solar Canopy project plans to install 30 MW of PV panels above farmland. Abhijeet Shirke
• Ecosystem Threats in Tunisia's Tunisia, a North African country with a Mediterranean coastline and vast desert hinterlands, is facing a variety of environmental challenges that threaten the health of its ecosystems and the sustainability of its agricultural sectors. Abhijeet Shirke

Last updated: 13 July 2025