Global Scans · Zero Hunger · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.

• [New] The Food and Agriculture Organization predicts steady demand in rural parts of Africa and Latin Americ, a where traditional smoking practices remain prevalent. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The unresolved US-Iran conflict, including naval blockades and sanctions, continues to affect key agricultural inputs like fertilizer, oil, and grains, putting global food security at risk. CNS Media
• [New] In East and Southern Africa, 17.7 million more people could cross the hunger threshold. African Agribusiness
• [New] Sixteen hunger hotspots have been identified by the FAO and WFP, with six at the highest concern level where populations face imminent risk of famine: Sudan, Gaza, South Sudan, Yemen, Mali, and Haiti. African Agribusiness
• [New] A prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could result in a global food catastrophe, the Food and Agriculture Organization has warned, as shipments of critical agricultural inputs remain blocked in the key waterway due to the US-Israel war on Iran. Al Jazeera
• [New] Global agriculture is highly exposed to the waterway blockage, risking higher commodity prices and food inflation. Al Jazeera
• [New] The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) funding would be cut by nearly half, risking crucial research initiatives that help producers transition to organic practices and maintain organic certification. Organic Farmers Association
• [New] Sectoral Collapse: Agriculture is the most vulnerable, with potential for 25% output losses in key regions like the U.S. Midwest by 2050. Families for a Livable Climate
• [New] The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has constituted a Special Task Force on Agriculture to strengthen India's agricultural resilience amid global disruptions. Guidely
• [New] An El Nino could pose a threat to food security amid a number of other global crises - including price spikes for fuel and fertilizer due to the Iran war. Time
• [New] With the conflict involving Iran raising concerns about supply disruptions, global markets are reacting quickly, and agriculture is directly in the firing line. African farming
• [New] FAO emphasized that while current supply conditions remain stable, prolonged geopolitical tensions could create significant risks for global food security in the coming months. EnviroNews
• [New] Southeast Asian rice production across Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia faces fertiliser access constraints that could reduce yields during upcoming planting cycles, threatening regional food security and potentially triggering export restrictions that amplify global supply tightness. Unbreakable Ventures
• [New] Financial stability in spotlight amid higher energy and fertilizer prices, supply-chain disruptions and above-target inflationAccording to the FAO, the most vulnerable countries in terms of agriculture are Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Kenya, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Sudan and Tanzania. Emerging Market Skeptic
• [New] The Food Security Crisis in 2026 is a multidimensional threat driven by climate extremes, input shortages, and supply chain fragility. agribusinessplay
• [New] Logistics and cold chain vulnerabilities amplify scarcity in a Food Security Crisis in 2026 by causing post-harvest losses and limiting the movement of perishable goods. agribusinessplay
• [New] By 2026, over 60% of farms worldwide are expected to adopt intelligent agriculture data management systems. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2026, precision agriculture is projected to increase crop yields by up to 25% using advanced data analytics. Farmonaut
• [New] The World Bank has approved a USD 500 million concessional loan to support Nigeria's agriculture sector through the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth project, running from 2026 to 2032. SEWF
• [New] UNICEF has so far delivered more than 200 metric tons of emergency supplies and is preparing to scale up its response, particularly in health, nutrition, and disease prevention, as the rainy season threatens to worsen conditions and limit access to affected areas. Pan African Visions
• [New] More than 87 million people are facing hunger in East and Southern Africa, and 52 million are projected to be acutely food insecure in West and Central Africa by mid-2026. World Bank
• [New] Spatially compounding droughts, when multiple major crop-producing regions face soil moisture deficits at the same time, pose a serious threat to global food security. Nature
• [New] Many people spoke of their perception that in the next decade food security will be one of the most pressing issues. / UK GOV.UK

Last updated: 20 April 2026