As incomes rise in developing countries, the consumption of meat, fish, and dairy products is expected to increase significantly over the next decade, according to a new report by the Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). However, experts caution that to meet growing demand while addressing hunger and reducing emissions, a substantial boost in agricultural productivity will be crucial.The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025–2034, released on July 15, 2025, presents a detailed forecast for global agriculture and food markets. One of its key findings reveals that global per capita intake of animal-based calories is projected to rise by 6% over the next ten years. This growth will be even more pronounced in lower-middle-income countries, where intake is expected to surge by 24%, nearly four times the global average.