Global Scans · Food & Agriculture · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2026, AI-powered agriculture is projected to increase global crop yields by up to 25%. Farmonaut
• [New] Over 60% of large farms are expected to adopt AI-driven supply chain management by 2026. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2026, over 60% of global farms are projected to adopt data-driven precision agriculture technologies. Farmonaut
• [New] As the artificial intelligence used in agriculture scales, it will not only improve profitability and food security but also lay the foundation for agricultural systems that are robust, resilient, and environmentally sound in 2026 and beyond. Farmonaut
• [New] Australian agriculture is set to reach a record $101.4 billion in gross production value in 2025-26 before easing in 2026-27, with both prices and output expected to soften. Mirage News
• [New] Experts warn that the resulting shortage could lead to higher global food prices as shipping routes through the Middle East remain restricted. Nepal News
• [New] Food inflation is subsequently projected to rise to around 2.6% at the end of 2026 and to increase further to 2.9% in 2027 owing to the delayed pass-through of higher energy prices. European Central Bank
• [New] Food inflation is projected to pick up from the end of 2026, as cost pressures from the spike in energy prices feed through to consumer food prices, before easing in 2028. European Central Bank
• [New] Unilever is reportedly in the early stages of considering a full separation of its food assets, a move that could be worth tens of billions of dollars and mark a dramatic acceleration of the consumer goods giant's retreat from food and beverages. CNS Media
• [New] If China, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE start trading oil, tech, and agriculture entirely in local digital currencies, the global demand for the U.S. dollar will plummet. The Global Angle
• [New] The reliance on the Middle East for essential phosphates has proven to be a strategic vulnerability for Western food security. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] The accelerating impacts of climate change pose significant threats to global food security, highlighting critical vulnerabilities within the agricultural system. PubMed
• [New] The Middle East conflict risks adding a staggering 45 million to acute hunger levels, warns the UN's World Food Programme. Al Jazeera
• [New] By 2026, natural gas technology will have transformed from a basic fuel source to a pivotal platform supporting efficient energy, emissions reduction, and system resilience - across agriculture, mining, forestry, minerals, gemstones, infrastructure, and defence. Farmonaut
• The potential value unlocked by AI in helping design out waste in a circular economy for food is estimated at USD 127 billion a year by 2030, and for consumer electronics, it's USD 90 billion a year by 2030. Mixflow.AI
• Asia Pacific is projected to witness the highest growth due to the expanding e-commerce and food delivery ecosystems in China, Japan, and South Korea. ReAnIn
• By 2026, precision agriculture is projected to increase global crop yields by up to 20% through data-driven decisions. Farmonaut
• Over 60% of farms worldwide will adopt some form of digital agriculture or precision technologies during the third agricultural revolution by 2026. Farmonaut
• By 2026, precision vertical agriculture will have established itself as a cornerstone of sustainable food systems. Farmonaut
• Government grants for vertical farming are expected to rise by 25% by 2026, boosting sustainable food security projects. Farmonaut
• Plant-based meat will be a much more dominant choice over the next decade or two. American Recruiters
• Two new cultivated meat products could reach UK restaurants and homes in five years if scientific tests are successful. SKY
• Global food demand is projected to increase significantly in the coming decades due to population growth and changing dietary patterns. openpr

Last updated: 24 March 2026