Our Scans · (LF.2) 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] Fertilisers are the No 1 issue of concern today, while the UN World Food Programme says the total number of people facing acute levels of hunger could hit record numbers in 2026 if the destabilising conflict continues. The Guardian
• [New] Russia's war in Ukraine caused immediate and widespread disruptions to Ukraine's agriculture sector and global food markets. Center for Strategic and International Studies
• [New] The ongoing disruption of the Strait of Hormuz trade corridor is triggering one of the most severe shocks to global commodity flows in recent years, with major implications for food security, agricultural production, and international markets. fundsforNGOs News - Grants and Resources for Sustainabi
• [New] U.S. farmers plan to plant less corn and more soybeans in 2026 than last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said, as the Iran war drives up fertilizer and fuel prices in the latest blow to the struggling agricultural sector. ADM Investor Services
• [New] Economic Impact: Closing gender gaps in agriculture could increase productivity by up to 30% and reduce global hunger for 150 million people. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] Continued investments in farmer training, carbon credit programs, and soil health technologies will further accelerate the global shift toward regenerative agriculture systems. openpr
• [New] With agriculture consuming 70% of global freshwater, the potential for efficiency gains is enormous. Gray Group International
• [New] By 2026, sustainable farm management could increase crop yields by up to 25%, strengthening food security worldwide. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2026, precision vertical agriculture will have established itself as a cornerstone of sustainable food systems. Farmonaut
• [New] The World Food Programme is warning today that the total number of people around the world facing acute levels of hunger could reach record numbers in 2026 if the escalation in the Middle East continues to destabilize the world's economy. United Nations
• As food security becomes a strategic priority globally, investment in high-tech indoor farming systems is expected to grow steadily. The National Law Review
• Asia's reliance on imported energy means it now sits at the forefront of the global fossil fuel crisis, but supply disruptions are also hitting hard in Europe and Africa, where countries are responding to rising fuel costs and a considerable threat to food security. CNBC
• Temperature increases are predicted to widen the already considerable food security gap between rich nations and poorer ones, notably in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia. International Institute for Environment and Development
• In 2026, as traditional agriculture faces the dual threats of extreme weather and soil depletion, the skyscrapers of salad are no longer a sci-fi dream. Janhit Bharat
• As the artificial intelligence used in agriculture scales, it will not only improve profitability and food security but also lay the foundation for agricultural systems that are robust, resilient, and environmentally sound in 2026 and beyond. Farmonaut
• By 2026, AI-powered agriculture is projected to increase global crop yields by up to 25%. Farmonaut
• By 2026, over 60% of global farms are projected to adopt data-driven precision agriculture technologies. Farmonaut
• ABARES forecasts show agriculture, fisheries and forestry exports will reach a record high of $85 billion in 2025-26, with more demand than ever for Australia's world-class food and fiber. Mirage News
• Over 60% of farms worldwide will adopt some form of digital agriculture or precision technologies during the third agricultural revolution by 2026. Farmonaut
• By 2026, precision agriculture is projected to increase global crop yields by up to 20% through data-driven decisions. Farmonaut
• The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation identifies biodiversity loss as one of the most significant long-term threats to global food system stability. Voice of Environment
• By 2026, sustainable agriculture could boost global crop yields by up to 20% while reducing emissions by 15%. Farmonaut
• By 2026, over 35% of U.S. farmers are expected to adopt at least one regenerative agriculture practice. Farmonaut

Last updated: 06 April 2026