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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] 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
• [New] Over 60% of farms worldwide will adopt some form of digital agriculture or precision technologies during the third agricultural revolution by 2026. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2026, precision agriculture is projected to increase global crop yields by up to 20% through data-driven decisions. Farmonaut
• [New] 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
• [New] By 2026, sustainable agriculture could boost global crop yields by up to 20% while reducing emissions by 15%. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2026, over 35% of U.S. farmers are expected to adopt at least one regenerative agriculture practice. Farmonaut
• [New] As global agriculture transitions toward climate-resilient production systems, regenerative agriculture is expected to play a critical role in restoring degraded land, enhancing food security, and supporting sustainable rural economies. openpr
• [New] The Department of Agriculture estimated food costs will rise by an average of 3.1% in 2026. Yahoo News
• [New] Green hydrogen adoption in agriculture could boost operational efficiency by 20% across key infrastructure processes by 2026. Farmonaut
• [New] The war in Iran could push an additional 45 million people into acute hunger in just three months, causing record levels of global food insecurity. Live Science
• [New] The major disruption to oil supply at the Strait of Hormuz will have spillover effects not only on energy supply and markets, but also on the agriculture, aviation, and automotive sectors, among others, Aramco's top executive added. oilprice.com
• [New] The carbon emissions are already producing more volatile weather patterns, more frequent floods, droughts, and wildfires, and disruptions of agriculture, commerce and global supply chains. Portside
• [New] The accelerating impacts of climate change pose significant threats to global food security, highlighting critical vulnerabilities within the agricultural system. PubMed
• [New] Regulatory bodies are watching closely; should India implement a formal export restriction to protect domestic food security, the ripple effects could trigger a fresh wave of food inflation across developing economies. The Daily Press
• [New] Nutrition education could improve patient health and prevent disease. NTD
• Across the GCC countries, labourers in outdoor construction, oil-fields, and agriculture, for example, are at greater risk of heat illness and injury, with low-income families experiencing a double burden of occupational heat and indoor chronic exposure. OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ( ORF )
• Possible El Nino conditions in the second half of calendar year 2026 could adversely impact agriculture and rural consumption. crisil
• Looking ahead, Qatar's continued innovation, sustainability efforts, and global partnerships will not only safeguard food supply but also cement its position as a regional pioneer in food security. Qatar Day
• The Eastern Cape plays a critical role in advancing small-scale agriculture in South Africa, with potato production offering significant potential to improve both food security and household income. AgriOrbit
• Expanding food security and economic prosperity under rapidly changing environmental stresses will require transformative advances in global crop improvement speed and efficacy. Nature
• By creating shifting regional drought 'hubs,' climate cycles like El Nino limit global crop risk and may provide early warning signals for food security. Climate Tech Venture Review

Last updated: 23 March 2026