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] Humanity faces the dual challenge of ensuring food security for a projected population of 10 billion by 2050, requiring a 70% increase in food production, while addressing the needs of over 735 million people currently experiencing hunger. PortfoPal
• [New] The Global Hunger Index highlights conflict as the greatest driver of hunger, exacerbated by climate change, which is now a constant rather than episodic threat. World Bank
• [New] In 2026, lithium will stand at the heart of the global energy transformation, driving modern infrastructure, electrified transportation, and sustainable agriculture. Farmonaut
• [New] Precision agriculture services, vertical farming, organic crop production, agri waste management and bioenergy, aquaculture and integrated farming systems, and farm-to-table supply chain innovations are expected to dominate the agriculture landscape in 2026 and beyond. Farmonaut
• [New] Precision farming is one of the most promising agriculture business ideas for 2026, leveraging technologies such as GPS, IoT sensors, drones, and AI-powered analytics to monitor crop health, soil conditions, and water usage. Farmonaut
• [New] Long-term opportunities emerge through Latin American / Asian cocoa expansion and diversified sourcing models leveraging agroforestry and regenerative agriculture. Ainvest
• [New] Increasingly unpredictable weather makes UK crop production difficult, and funding is needed for climate adaptation and resilient varieties to protect national food security. Islam Times
• [New] By sector, the nutrition & weight loss segment is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR between 2025 and 2034. Precedence Research
• [New] Investing in a stable climate, healthy land and nature, and a pollution-free planet could deliver annual gains of US$ 20 trillion, avoid millions of deaths, and lift hundreds of millions of people out of poverty and hunger. Circular Online
• [New] The Trump Administration's reprehensible tactic of using hunger as a tool for political leverage has come to an end for now, though it will continue to set an unacceptable and dangerous precedent for the future. National Council of Nonprofits
• [New] As consumers continue to prioritize health optimization and functional nutrition, hydrogen water is expected to secure a strong position within the global beverage industry. openpr
• [New] Improved health in livestock will result in increased and more efficient production of livestock-derived foods, benefiting global efforts to enhance food and nutrition security and eradicate poverty. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] As the global population continues to climb and climate variability presents unprecedented challenges, the advantages of the AI-powered farming system will become central to ensuring food security, protecting the environment, and driving efficiency within every sector reliant on water resources. Farmonaut
• [New] In 2026, smart AI-powered systems are designed to be scalable and modular, making them perfect for urban gardens, home greenhouses, and rooftop agriculture. Farmonaut
• [New] As urban populations explode and urban agriculture becomes essential for food security, AI services for smart home watering systems are set to play a leading role in household sustainability by 2026. Farmonaut
• [New] About 1.6 million people were expected to face crisis levels of hunger in the next four months. The Guardian
• [New] Reformulation to boost nutrition will likely be seen across a range of snack formats as we continue into 2026. Site name
• [New] The added dimension of Chinese capital and demand deepens concern that South America could become a cornerstone of Beijing's long-term food-security strategy, with implications for pricing power, environmental standards, and geopolitical leverage. Ag Bull Trading
• [New] Climate change was the greatest risk to Australian agriculture. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] The plant-based milk category heads into 2026 with momentum - both from Washington and from brands rethinking taste, nutrition and functionality. FoodNavigator-USA.com

Last updated: 29 December 2025