Global Scans · Food & Agriculture · Weekly Summary

• [New] Success in the Australian agricultural industry in 2025 will require a blend of traditional farming knowledge and modern technological expertise. Agricultural Appointments
• [New] In 2025-2026, Kazakhstan intends to export 8-9 million metric tons of grain, the agriculture ministry said. Devdiscourse
• [New] Climate change is the single largest health threat facing humanity through its impact on air pollution, disease, extreme weather, forced displacement, and lack of sufficient food. New York Botanical Garden
• [New] As the landscape of forestry, agriculture, and urban food production continues to evolve rapidly in 2025, the interplay between deforestation, smart farming, and urban farming will shape local and global outcomes for food security, environmental health, economic opportunity, and innovation. Farmonaut
• [New] In 2025, urban farming could increase city vegetable supply by up to 20%, boosting food security and innovation. Farmonaut
• [New] As adoption spreads and technologies mature, we anticipate a future where precision farming is accessible, profitable, and environmentally resilient for every corner of the globe. Farmonaut
• [New] Sustainable cocoa farming in 2025 could boost yields by up to 30% while reducing water usage by nearly 20%. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2025, the vertical farming movement is expected to support both economic resilience and ecological restoration in cities worldwide. Farmonaut
• [New] With global populations projected to approach 8 billion and arable land diminishing under urban expansion and climate change, the agricultural sector faces increasing pressure to produce more food while using fewer resources. Farmonaut
• [New] The Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network, led by Olds College, is a network of Smart Farms committed to sharing data and expertise that will help farmers, industry and developers better understand, use and develop smart agricultural technologies. Olds College of Agriculture and Technology
• [New] Concerns surrounding sustainable agriculture and global food security are expected to continue driving the growth of commercial insect farming. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Total farm sector debt is forecast to increase by $28.35 billion, or 5%, from $563.48 billion in 2024 to $591.82 billion in 2025. American Farm Bureau Federation
• [New] Cash receipts for broilers (raised for meat), are expected to rise by $1.6 billion, or 2.5%, from $45.4 billion in 2024 to $47 billion in 2025. American Farm Bureau Federation
• [New] Satellite AI: Satellites will use AI to analyse Earth data in real time, supporting agriculture, disaster response, and climate tracking. AI of the Decade
• [New] Ng Sze Kiat will share how fungi can become living models for circularity-turning organic by-products into higher-value food, medicine, and sustainable materials. AIA INTERNATIONAL
• [New] The UN SDG 2 promotes end of hunger, achievement of food security, improved diet and sustainable agriculture by 2030. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Any breach in the food safety barrier leading to the emergence and spread of ARB and ARGs has multisectoral implications and threatens to reverse decades of human and animal health improvements globally. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] AI-powered crop data systems could boost global food security by up to 20% by 2025. Farmonaut
• [New] The intersection of artificial intelligence and agriculture is proving transformational in 2025 as the world faces escalating challenges from climate change food security threats. Farmonaut
• [New] In 2025, AI pest detection agriculture is not just about eliminating threats, but integrating smart management for truly sustainable, efficient, and profitable farming. Farmonaut

Last updated: 16 September 2025