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] 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] 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] 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 Gotene site is expected to boost Swedish cheese production, jobs, food security, and regional growth. CNS Media
• [New] By 2026, adoption of modern irrigation technology could reduce water usage in agriculture by up to 40%. Farmonaut
• [New] Agriculture accounts for roughly 70% of global freshwater use, making it the largest opportunity for conservation. Waterless Co. Inc.
• [New] Behavioral counseling for adults with cardiovascular risk factors is creating a policy foundation for nutrition personalization. Market Data Forecast
• [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] 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] The World Food Programme is sounding the alarm that its life-saving emergency food and nutrition assistance in Somalia is at imminent risk. United Nations
• [New] As regional governments invest in nutrition science and microbiome research, Asia Pacific is expected to become a global hub for personalized, healthy-aging innovations. Persistence Market Research
• [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] China has been investing in Brazil's agriculture and infrastructure for the past 20 years, and Brazil could now supply China with all the grain it needs without receiving a single bushel from the United States. UkrAgroConsult
• [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
• Real Farm Perspective: Only 43% of the over 1,000 corn growers surveyed have a relative who will continue to own and operate their farm after them, leaving substantial uncertainty facing agriculture and rural America in the coming decades. National Corn Growers Association
• An Australian desert plant, saltbush - containing the ideal amino acid requirements for human nutrition - could open up opportunities for high-protein functional food ingredient applications in powdered form. CNS Media
• The US will pour funds into the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, headquartered in Mexico, to strengthen food security cooperation with its neighbour. ADMISI
• By 2026, digital agriculture solutions are projected to increase crop yields by up to 25% globally. Farmonaut
• In agriculture, drone-based analytics are rapidly becoming mainstream, with Farmonaut projecting that by the end of 2026, 70-75% of large farms will adopt drones and AI-driven data platforms to enable real-time crop monitoring, precision irrigation, and sustainable farming practices. stratviewresearch.com
• Federal nutrition assistance remains at the forefront of food policy debates in 2026 as SNAP continues to face administrative changes and legal pressures that could reshape access to food assistance for millions. NYC Food Policy Center (Hunter College)

Last updated: 02 March 2026