Global Scans · 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] By 2026, precision vertical agriculture will have established itself as a cornerstone of sustainable food systems. Farmonaut
• [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] 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
• [New] In 2026 and beyond, precision agriculture with drones will anchor the world's most productive, profitable, and sustainable food systems. Farmonaut
• [New] In 2026, Australia's agriculture will be shaped by how quickly biologicals, AI-supported agronomy and advanced breeding can be deployed where they matter most: in the paddock, supporting growers to grow more with less. Rural Business
• [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] 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
• [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] 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 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] In developing countries, the expansion of global value chain participation of agriculture and food sectors could support transformation from a subsistence-oriented and farm-centered system to a commercialized, productive and off-farm centered one. MarketsAndTrade
• [New] The hazards of confined spaces on farms and dairies are a well-known and persistent cause of death in agriculture across the U.S. - often from exposure to odorless and colorless noxious gases, or due to asphyxiation in closed spaces where oxygen has been depleted. Insurance Journal

Last updated: 16 March 2026