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] Sustainable Agriculture: Climate-resilient crops and smart irrigation will redefine global food systems. TradingView
• [New] If we are talking about the future of technology in Africa, frontier technologies will be key to transforming critical sectors like healthcare, agriculture, research, and automation. Punch Newspapers
• [New] As global food security comes under pressure from climate change, population growth, and resource depletion, the FAO's strategies gain even more importance in 2026 and beyond. Farmonaut
• [New] With the global food security agenda intensifying in 2026, tillage nurseries are indispensable for productivity optimization - especially as climate variability and resource constraints grow. Farmonaut
• [New] Broader Community Engagement: By 2026, new programs targeting healthcare, education, and sustainable agriculture will further diversify local economies and empower the communities of Goias. Farmonaut
• [New] Protein demand is still going strong, but in 2025, it's increasingly shifting from sports nutrition and supplements to new food and beverage formats. DairyReporter.com
• [New] Emerging technologies will create new opportunities to boost productivity and transform jobs in agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, and other critical sectors. Fortune India
• [New] If passed, OSRI will make strategic investments into the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) organic agriculture research, assisting farmers to meet the growing demand for organic products and keep organic dollars circulating in rural and regional economies. Beyond Pesticides Daily News Blog
• [New] China's Agricultural Policy Announcements: Further statements from China regarding its import strategy, domestic food security initiatives, and progress on reducing soybean meal in feed will significantly impact global soybean demand. FinancialContent
• [New] Africa, particularly sub-Saharan Africa, is expected to see substantial growth in younger populations due to persistently higher fertility rates and improvements in healthcare and nutrition that have significantly reduced child mortality. Nature
• [New] FAO's Abebe Haile-Gabriel calls for investments and enabling policies to create formal jobs and expand social protections, arguing that supporting women will strengthen both food security and resilience. Food Tank
• [New] Climate change innovations in agriculture are transforming how we respond to climate risks, especially as we move towards 2025. Farmonaut
• [New] The AGRI committee suggested increasing funding for agriculture in the post-2027 CAP budget instead, and to reinforce direct income support for farmers, regardless of their size, as well as increasing support for smaller and family-run farms. Epthinktank
• Since the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations declared 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, more brands are adding initiatives to support the rise of women in farming. Forbes
• Expanding the seafood industry by introducing new species like octopus will weaken the resilience of marine ecosystems and global food security. CNS Media
• Octopus farming could devastate marine ecosystems and threaten global food security. CNS Media
• By 2025, AI-driven solutions will ensure better crop yields, safer food, personalized nutrition, and reduced waste. learnaitools.in
• Border camp residents scramble for a livelihood lifeline as US aid cuts threaten food security for more than 100,000. The Irrawaddy
• Sustainability and willingness to pay for sustainable food is probably an issue in some regions of the world, but, in other regions, sustainability is not an issue, perhaps because other aspects such as food security might be more important for consumers. PubMed Central (PMC)
• China's broader policy goals prioritize food security, strategic stockpiling (reserves projected to reach 43.86 million metric tons by end of 2025), and diversified sourcing, alongside initiatives to reduce soybean meal in animal feed. FinancialContent

Last updated: 20 October 2025