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] Ecuador could promote an AI strategy focused on its structural challenges such as water management, sustainable agriculture, disaster prevention, or rural education. Havana Times
• [New] As we approach 2025 and look to 2026 and beyond, the convergence of modular hydroponic container farms, smart hydroponic pipes, adaptive plant stands, and scalable horizontal hydroponic systems will shape the next era of modern agriculture. Farmonaut
• [New] Gana criticised the slow turnaround at Transnet, warning that billions are being lost in the commodities sector, and stressed the need to address hunger, rising living costs, and food insecurity affecting millions of South Africans. Newsday
• [New] The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and State announced a strengthened commitment under the 1944 Water Treaty that will improve cross-border water management and provide greater certainty for growers who depend on reliable water deliveries from the Rio Grande. Irrigation Today
• [New] India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on US industrial goods, agriculture (DDGs, sorghum, tree nuts, wine), and services. The Rio Times
• [New] Substantial actions, combining shifts to less-toxic pesticides, increased adoption of organic agriculture, and also provision of national pesticide use data, will be required globally to approach the United Nations' target. PubMed
• [New] In recent years, the global demand for meat has surged, with the Food and Agriculture Organization projecting that global meat consumption will increase by 14% from 2020 to 2030. Market Data Forecast
• [New] MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS: INCREASED DEALMAKING Expect an increased M&A activity in 2026, after several years of limited deal making in animal nutrition and animal protein markets. Feed & Additive Magazine
• [New] Key Insight: Precision agriculture-powered by sensors, AI, and satellite insights - is projected to save up to 25% in input costs while increasing crop yields significantly by 2026. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2026, large-scale composting in agriculture is projected to reduce farm waste by up to 35% globally. Farmonaut
• [New] Agricultural markets are entering a period of profound uncertainty as a confluence of surging input costs, volatile weather patterns, and shifting geopolitical alliances threaten to destabilize global food security. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] As AI remains a hot topic and popular technology, we should expect to see during 2026 more AI-based software and smartphone app offerings to agriculture in general and smallholder farming in particular. / Malawi Grow Further – A food-secure future
• [New] Farmer bankruptcies have doubled, barely half of all farms will be profitable in 2026, and the U.S. is running a historic agriculture trade deficit. Farm Progress
• [New] Mass-scale expansion of agriculture driven by global population growth risks sacrificing sustainability: forests cleared for farmland, pesticides polluting waterways, and ecosystems pushed beyond recovery accelerating biodiversity loss. The Guardian
• [New] For agriculture, 2026 is identified as a pivotal year, with export turnover expected to reach 73-74 billion USD, up nearly 4 billion USD from 2025. / Vietnam Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
• [New] SNAP cuts are expected to increase poverty, food insecurity, and hunger by terminating or cutting food assistance for about 4 million people, including children, older adults, people with disabilities, and veterans. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
• [New] By 2026, AI in agriculture is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 22%, transforming global farming practices. Farmonaut
• [New] At the 15th UN Biodiversity Conference in Montreal, Canada, in 2022, nations committed to reducing the risks associated with pesticide use in agriculture by 50% by 2030. Mirage News
• [New] Today, a widespread infestation across the entire Southern U.S. could result in multi-billion dollar losses, potentially disrupting food security and the consumer price index. FinancialContent
• [New] Farmers were suffering heavy losses, while more than two dozen former industry leaders sounded the alarm about the risk of a widespread collapse of American agriculture ahead of a $12 billion government bailout expected to reach growers this month. ADM Investor Services
• [New] By 2026, 40% of urban agriculture is projected to use advanced DIY aeroponics for leafy greens, herbs, and even specialty crops. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2030, analysts expect drone technology to be integrated across transportation, agriculture, defence, and emergency services. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS

Last updated: 16 February 2026