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] 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 )
• [New] Possible El Nino conditions in the second half of calendar year 2026 could adversely impact agriculture and rural consumption. crisil
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] Expanding food security and economic prosperity under rapidly changing environmental stresses will require transformative advances in global crop improvement speed and efficacy. Nature
• [New] 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
• [New] A recent report by the Joint Intelligence Committee identified food security as a major risk to national security, explaining that ecosystem collapse around the world is likely to lead to food insecurity. Foodrise
• [New] Government grants for vertical farming are expected to rise by 25% by 2026, boosting sustainable food security projects. Farmonaut
• [New] As regulatory acceptance expands globally, CRISPR-based crop varieties are expected to enter commercial agriculture at a much faster pace. openpr
• [New] Looking ahead, US agriculture exports will increasingly depend on sustainability, climate resilience, digital monitoring, and rapid policy adaptation. Farmonaut
• [New] In 2026 and beyond, vertical farming will be a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture. Farmonaut
• [New] The Brazil agriculture forecast agency Conab projects 2026 Brazil coffee production at a record 66.2 million bags, up 17.2% from a year ago. DTN Progressive Farmer
• [New] Despite certain negative conditions in Yemen, the United Nations Development Programme, in partnership with the World Bank and others, is implementing agricultural and water infrastructure projects to improve food security, expand irrigated land, and create employment opportunities. Federal Register
• Syngenta has scanned its Australian and global R&D, digital and commercial pipeline to identify three mega-trends which will shape Australian agriculture in 2026 and beyond. Country News
• Agriculture in 2026 is expected to be reshaped by the ongoing shift from an extractive, yield-maximizing paradigm to a regenerative, resilience-focused approach that seeks to address the present-day challenges of climate change, soil health degradation, and rising input costs. ORF America
• Arla says it will increase the self-sufficiency rate of Swedish cheese from approximately 37-47%, strengthening national food security while creating new jobs in agriculture and food production. CNS Media
• The prolonged disruption has pushed Morocco's feed industry to a critical point, the Association of Compound Feed Manufacturers in Morocco said in a letter addressed to the Ministry of Agriculture. All About Feed
• Feeding America will oversee meal distribution through its trusted national network, ensuring that every donation directly translates into food for people facing hunger. Cision PR Newswire
• The US Department of Agriculture plans to buy 211k tons of commodities for food banks and aid programs. ADM Investor Services
• COUNTERING THREATS TO AMERICA'S defence AND FOOD SECURITY: President Trump is acting to ensure domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate-based herbicides, the loss of which would cripple critical supply chains. The White House

Last updated: 16 March 2026