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] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] The US Department of Agriculture plans to buy 211k tons of commodities for food banks and aid programs. ADM Investor Services
• [New] 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
• [New] While there is ample evidence showing agriculture currently produces enough food to feed the planet's population and global hunger is largely the result of access and distribution, not production, the world will have about 2 billion more people to feed by 2050. Inside Climate News
• [New] GHG emissions, including carbon dioxide (CO2), methane and nitrous oxide, significantly threaten global food security by altering climate conditions essential for crop productivity. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The US recently released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030, marking the most significant reform of nutrition policy in decades. CNS Media
• [New] France recently introduced its 2030 national strategy for healthy, sustainable food by combining food, nutrition, and climate. CNS Media
• [New] If consumer trust in government agencies around food and nutrition is already strained, the newly released 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans may not deliver the clarity stakeholders hoped. FoodNavigator-USA.com
• [New] El Nino could cause losses of as much as 291 million soles ($86.7 million) per day, particularly impacting manufacturing, agriculture, commerce and transport. Insurance Journal
• [New] We know from recent estimates that closing the gaps between men and women in agriculture could raise global GDP by one trillion dollars and reduce food insecurity for 45 million people. MercoPress
• [New] Two more areas of Sudan have fallen into famine-levels of malnutrition, signaling a deadly expansion of a hunger crisis in the conflict-torn country that is threatening millions. Save The Children
• [New] The Gotene site is expected to boost Swedish cheese production, jobs, food security, and regional growth. CNS Media
• [New] US agriculture faces a storm of tighter margins, unpredictable demand, and policy obstacles. FreshFruitPortal.com
• [New] The Gambia is facing mounting risks from droughts and flash floods that threaten food security and displace communities. CODATA, Committee on Data of the ISC
• [New] Populations most dependent on rain-fed agriculture, which are often among the world's poorest, face the greatest risk. Council on Foreign Relations
• [New] Agriculture accounts for roughly 70% of global freshwater use, making it the largest opportunity for conservation. Waterless Co. Inc.
• [New] Agriculture in 2026 will not only be smarter and more productive, but also accountable, secure, and globally connected. Farmonaut
• [New] With approximately one billion people employed in agriculture and 9.7 billion mouths to feed by 2050, agricultural innovations have definitively transitioned from competitive advantage to survival necessity. Precision Risk Management

Last updated: 09 March 2026