Our Scans · (LF.2) Zero Hunger · Weekly Summary

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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] The early season dryness and the expected poor performance of the October-December rains for the remainder of the rainy season is likely to result in a deterioration of the food security situation in Kenya and Somalia. GEOGLAM Crop Monitor
• [New] Given the mutual dependence and linkages between countries of South-east Asia, adaptation efforts will help to improve food security and reduce transboundary risks such as water scarcity. ST
• [New] South-east Asia faces climate risks like rising temperatures and extreme weather, impacting ecosystems, agriculture, and infrastructure, requiring urgent adaptation measures. ST
• [New] Replacing all meat with the equivalent quantities of plant-based foods with comparable nutrition profiles could cut the average American's food-related water use by nearly 30%. WMNF 88.5 FM
• [New] Staffordshire's new Reform UK-led council has introduced an immediate moratorium on the sale of council-owned farms, citing food security and opportunities for the next generation of farmers as key priorities. The Scottish Farmer
• [New] The National Institute of Industrial Property has approved the patent for a technological development that could transform pest management in Argentine agriculture. TV BRICS
• [New] Agriculture is expected to be disrupted due to the hurricane, a sector that contributes 17.4% to Jamaica's GDP. Armstrong Economics
• [New] From next week, WHO, UNICEF and UNRWA will start providing routine vaccinations, nutrition screening and treatment, and growth monitoring for an estimated 44,000 children. Just Security
• [New] Beijing's planners increasingly view climate stress as a direct threat to food security. investing.com
• [New] Governments in coffee-producing nations, including Vietnam, might be compelled to invest more in climate adaptation strategies for agriculture, provide subsidies or insurance to farmers, and implement stricter land-use planning to protect vulnerable areas. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] By 2030, more than 8% of the world's population (approximately 670 million people) will confront the issue of hunger. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] UK food production and food security are at risk unless urgent reforms protect farmland and boost productivity. New Food Magazine
• [New] Annual emissions from agriculture should drop from 7.6 million tonnes in 2025 to 5.1 million by 2035. BBC News
• [New] The Food and Agriculture for Sustainable Transformation Partnership, hosted by FAO, will continue to serve as a COP-to-COP mechanism ensuring agrifood systems remain central to COP dialogs and supporting Presidency initiatives in post-COP implementation. ClimateChange
• [New] A 15% cut to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's operating budget over three years could undermine the very public research capacity needed to sustain productivity and innovation. RETAIL INSIDER
• [New] The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has experienced administrative backlogs and funding disruptions in several states throughout 2025. Peacock Tariff Consulting -
• [New] DoorDash just announced an Emergency Food Response as federal funding for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) faces a possible shutdown that could impact over 40 million Americans, including 21 million children and 16 million working families. Twin Cities Frugal Mom
• [New] The food security of millions of people who rely on SNAP is at dire risk. American Recruiters
• The momentum toward biologicals agriculture is set to accelerate sharply in 2026 as more farmers, agribusinesses, and governments worldwide recognize the benefits of integrating chemical and biological technologies for ecological agriculture. Farmonaut
• In 2026, the integration of chemical and biological technologies in agriculture stands at the forefront of modern integrated pest and disease management (IPM) systems. Farmonaut
• By 2026 in regions like the EU, North America, and India, maximum residue limits and water safety standards are driving swift adoption of biologicals agriculture. Farmonaut
• As we look to 2026 and beyond, hydroponic indoor garden systems stand at the forefront of food technology, offering efficient, innovative, and scalable solutions to address global food security and environmental challenges. Farmonaut

Last updated: 10 November 2025