NEWS→ OECD + FAO released the Agricultural Outlook 2026–2035, a 10-year global outlook on agriculture, fisheries & biofuels→ Supports food security policies + tracks SDG 2 (Zero Hunger).
About
- OECD: Intergovernmental organisation (1961), Paris; promotes economic growth & trade.
- FAO: UN specialised agency, Rome; works to end hunger, improve nutrition & food security.
Key Highlights
- Output: Global agriculture + fish production ↑ 13% (driven by productivity gains in Asia, Latin America & Sub-Saharan Africa).
- Demand: India + Southeast Asia to contribute 39% of global consumption growth; China's share ↓.
- Income: Global agricultural income/worker ↑ 9%, but high-income farm workers may earn 20× more than those in Sub-Saharan Africa & South Asia.
- Environment: Agricultural GHG emissions ↑ ~6.5%, slower than production growth → lower emission intensity.