Global Scans · Food & Agriculture · Weekly Summary

• [New] With over 200 million inhabitants and growing demand for food and energy, Nigeria has set itself the target of achieving a GDP of one trillion dollars by 2030. Lupicinio
• [New] Economic: Water scarcity may cut India's GDP by 6% by 2050 (World Bank), affecting agriculture & industries. PMF IAS
• [New] Multiple Jolly Rancher sweets sold in the UK have been recalled as they contain products that make them unsafe to eat and they do not comply with UK laws, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned. News and Star
• [New] Around half of the world's population currently suffers from high water stress at least one month per year, threatening secure delivery of water, food, health, jobs, and energy. WaterBlog@KTH: Reflect, Rethink, Refill
• [New] Weather-related crop shortfalls in southern Malawi and eastern Madagascar threaten food security, highlighting vulnerabilities to climate change and SDG 13 (Climate Action). sdgtalks EN
• [New] Nestle is working with its suppliers and farmers to support adoption of regenerative agriculture, having already reached its goal of 20% of key ingredients sourced regeneratively by 2025, it is now working towards 50% by 2030. Ambition Loop
• [New] International development organizations including the FAO and World Bank have implemented programs supporting insect farming in food-insecure regions, recognizing its potential for sustainable protein production and economic development. Animals Around The Globe
• [New] Food System Stress - The UN warned that 13 countries are at risk of acute food insecurity or famine. Age of Transformation
• [New] As the world rapidly warms, levels of tropospheric ozone are projected to increase in all business-as-usual scenarios, exacerbating the most damaging impacts of climate change and harming health, agriculture and ecosystems. Clean Air Fund
• [New] The sugar and soybean industries are resisting US pressure to open up markets for GM maize, GM soybeans, and ethanol, citing threats to farmer incomes, food security, and domestic industry sustainability. Raman Academy
• [New] A growing generational gap in agricultural labour could jeopardize Europe's food security and climate resilience unless working conditions and public perceptions are urgently addressed. CNS Media.
• [New] Lab-grown meat, dairy and sugar could be available to UK consumers within two years, as the Food Standards Agency looks to accelerate its approval process for cell-cultivated products. New Food Magazine
• [New] Sarawak's strong policy support and infrastructure offer unprecedented growth opportunities for SMEs, especially in agriculture, food security and related value chains. Borneo Post Online
• [New] The production of lab-grown meat could have up to 25 times the environmental impact of conventional meat, challenging the perception that it is a climate-friendly alternative. AGDAILY
• [New] Higher intake of red meat, especially processed red meat, was associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Upgraded Health
• [New] By the end of this century, climate change could significantly cut production of six staple food crops around the world - including wheat production in Canada, leading to higher prices, a new study finds. Radio-Canada.ca
• [New] Access Gaps: Over 1.1 billion people globally lack affordable access to sustainable cooling, putting lives, food security, and healthcare at risk. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] Demand for efficient and sustainable agricultural practices have cemented North America's position as a stronghold in the precision harvesting sector and will aid in maintaining its lead in the coming years. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] The recent rises in oil prices had led to fears that increased energy costs could make everything - from petrol and food to holidays - more expensive around the world, including in the UK. BBC News
• [New] Food security will become a priority for governments as the real impacts of climate change bite harder in coming years, and tackling waste is a key step they must take. irishnews.com
• ADB's interventions range from supporting national adaptation plans to financing climate-informed investment projects that improve water infrastructure, promote water-saving technologies, and enable risk-adapted agricultural practices. UNITAR
• Central Asia stands at the brink of transformative change in agriculture and rural development, shaped by both persistent challenges and emerging opportunities. Central Asia Group
• The legislation poses serious risks to the livelihoods of Canada's 70,000 grain farmers, who export more than 70% of what they grow. DairyReporter.com

Last updated: 01 July 2025