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] Soil biodiversity is declining around the world, threatening agriculture, food security and the ability of ecosystems to function properly. ScienceDaily
• [New] Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region as governments are promoting digital agriculture to improve food security while using land and water more efficiently. Persistence Market Research
• [New] As climate volatility continues to threaten global food security, resilient soil structures will remain the ultimate insurance policy for crop yields. MENA Colleges
• [New] The Ukrainian Agriculture Ministry forecasted that Ukraine's exports of agricultural products may be 54% less in the 2026-2027 marketing year than previously estimated, with Ukraine's wheat exports possibly falling by 53%. Critical Threats
• [New] UN awards new World Restoration Flagships in Brazil, Saudi Arabia and the Sahel, recognizing efforts to restore nearly 5 million hectares by 2030, boost food security, create jobs, strengthen climate resilience and combat land degradation. UNEP - UN Environment Programme
• [New] Regenerative agriculture will be a key adaptation and mitigation measure for climate change related to agricultural raw materials. FoodNavigator.com
• [New] The world population would reach 9.73 billion by 2050, and global demand for livestock products, including meat, dairy, and eggs, would be estimated to increase by 8% (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 2017). PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Water and food security will form another major pillar of WGES 2026, reflecting the growing pressure that climate change is placing on essential resources. GCC BUSINESS WATCH
• [New] Fastest Growing Segment: The Agriculture end-user segment is the fastest-growing category, forecast to expand at a CAGR of 8.1% as livestock biosecurity mandates broaden disinfectant adoption across farming operations globally. Persistence Market Research
• [New] With President John Dramani Mahama prioritizing food security and higher yields under the Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda, deeper cooperation in fertilizers could support Ghana's drive to restore output and stabilize global cocoa markets. RUSSIA'S PIVOT TO ASIA
• [New] Chile Maps Antarctic Plant Genome for Resilient CropsChromosome-scale reference genome of Antarctic pearlwort could support crop resilience research as agriculture faces intensifying heat, drought and UV stress. ESG News
• [New] The functional food & beverages segment is projected to be the fastest-growing, registering a CAGR of 7.5% during 2026-2033, supported by rising demand for fortified and plant-based nutrition. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Strengthening Education and Skilled Mobility: Deeper institutional partnerships can expand opportunities for Indian students, researchers and professionals, while joint research can advance innovation in agriculture, climate and emerging technologies. Insights IAS
• [New] By 2050, the transformation of food systems towards healthy diets (adoption of the EAT-Lancet reference diet), improved productivity and halving of food waste results in a fundamental restructuring of global agriculture, aspects of which break with historical trends. Nature
• The Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization have linked plant-based diets with a lower risk of chronic diseases, while the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourage higher consumption of plant-based proteins, including soy. Persistence Market Research
• Personalized nutrition represents a transformative opportunity to shift from population-based dietary advice to individualized strategies that can promote resilience, reduce frailty, and extend healthspan in the ageing global population. Frontiers
• Staple crop yields in Sub Saharan Africa could fall by 10 to 20% by 2050 if current climate trends continue, with serious implications for food security. The Prestige Magazine
• The Food and Agriculture Organization projects global processed food production to increase by 40% by 2050, supported by urbanization and changing dietary preferences across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa. Persistence Market Research
• The success of Zimbabwean blueberries, Kenyan flowers and South African oranges would suggest that there is huge potential for African agriculture to play the sort of role long envisioned for manufacturing. The Week
• By providing governments, researchers and farmers with open-access data, we can target water-saving technologies where they will have the greatest impact, improving water productivity while strengthening food security and climate resilience. FAO
• By supporting India farmers in their work, consumers will be able to make sure that the future of Indian agriculture remains connected with its past. OQart

Last updated: 31 August 2026