Global Scans · Food & Agriculture · Weekly Summary

• [New] Iraq is projected to be among the five countries hardest hit by the impact of climate change, threatening the water and food security of over 43 million Iraqis, projected to reach 80 million by 2050. United States Institute of Peace
• [New] Developing new wool products and uses is crucial to the future viability of sheep but may require farmers looking for new opportunities. Farmers Weekly
• [New] Continuing to ensure that corporate reporting on food and drink sustainability aligns with a sector agnostic approach will prevent fragmentation and ensure a single set of standards is applied across the UK regulatory framework. GOV.UK
• [New] Argentina needs to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the new global scenario to develop in food, industry 4.0, mining, and energy. MercoPress
• [New] According to the new National Food Security Strategy 2024-2030, Qatar aims to improve food security by sustaining its investments in technology, research, and innovation in the agricultural sector. MDPI
• [New] The Green Volt wind farm will be made up of 35 turbines, generating 560 MW of renewable energy and bringing in around £3bn in investment. The Telegraph
• [New] In the absence of water use data for the reference year, it is difficult to quantify the potential water saving in one sector, such as agriculture, that can then be diverted to other sectors, such as industries or domestic purposes, which will drive India's water demand. The Hindu
• [New] What India does to ensure water for domestic supply, food security, and the clean energy transition will matter to its economy. The Hindu
• [New] Further geopolitical tensions - including a possible reescalation of the war in Ukraine - could constrain cross-border flows of food, fuel, and fertilizer, causing additional price volatility and undermining business and consumer sentiment. IMF eLibrary
• [New] Global heating will inflict economic losses on the global economy of $38 trillion a year by 2049 as extreme weather ravages agricultural yields, harms labour productivity, and destroys infrastructure. CleanTechnica
• [New] The agricultural sector is pressing for a diversified export strategy as more than half of the US agricultural exports are limited to a few regions, which restricts growth opportunities. Farms.com
• [New] Companies controlled by the Polish State Treasury will have a dominant share in the development of offshore wind farms. International Trade Administration | Trade.gov
• [New] In Homa Bay, Stable Foods hopes to positively impact local communities and play a transformative role in Kenya's quest to tackle food insecurity and rural poverty. AgFunderNews
• Throughout the world, farmers add nitrogen fertilisers to their crops to improve yields; plants need nitrogen, and they will grow better if they have the right amount of it. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Farm Credit Canada should continue to pursue opportunities to support agri-food and agribusiness, including through venture capital investment, and further deployment of technologies to mitigate climate change. Canada Coop
• Nearly 80% of consumers in the U.S. agree that nutritious foods are good for health and can reduce the risk of illness and disease. Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.
• New environmentally-friendly growing media made from waste materials will be developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield's Institute for Sustainable Food, for use when growing crops in controlled environments. The University of Sheffield
• FEWS NET expects the number of people in need of food assistance to be lower in Somalia, Kenya, and Niger. ReliefWeb
• Food prices are seen rising by an estimated $33,000 over the lifetime of a 2024 baby, due to disruptions to agriculture and supply chains. CNN
• Wind farms generated a record level of power in Ireland last month and activity is expected to rise further as long-awaited planning legislation is set to be introduced in 2024. Irishexaminer.com
• The presence of chemicals in food is not what determines whether food is safe to eat, and that FDA evaluates and monitors chemicals in regulated food to ensure they do not pose a health risk. National Law Review
• There is a clear indication that over consumption of antimicrobial in humans has led to resistant pathogens that adversely affects the human health, perhaps, among the top ten list, AMR is considered as the potential global threats to human health, food security, and development,,. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Agriculture is expected to slow to 0.5% in 2024, before picking up again to 1.1% next year with higher government support for agricultural credit and insurance and expanded investment in new technologies. Asian Development Bank

Last updated: 28 April 2024