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] Even if the GHI forecast assumes that, at the current rate, 56 countries will miss the goal of low hunger levels by 2030. Welthungerhilfe.de - Fur eine Welt ohne Hunger und Armu
• [New] Integrated weed and seeding strategies could reduce pest-related crop loss by 35% across agriculture and forestry sectors by 2026. Farmonaut
• [New] The UK agriculture sector in 2026 is now benefiting from a wide range of smart innovations in grain silos-technologies that enable farmers to remain competitive and sustainable in the face of rising global demand. Farmonaut
• [New] Vertical farming in the US could reduce urban agriculture land use by up to 90% by 2025. Farmonaut
• [New] Vertical farming - in every form from commercial-scale facilities to compact in-home kits - is a pivotal approach to addressing food security, urban sustainability, crop diversity, and environmental challenges for 2026 and beyond. Farmonaut
• [New] As the global population continues its upward surge, challenges like land scarcity, climate change, and water limitations threaten traditional agriculture. Farmonaut
• [New] Future phases are expected to expand into other low-income countries, unlocking further investment to strengthen food security across the Global South. AgFunderNews
• [New] A 2024 Gartner study finds that, at least 30% of generative AI projects will be abandoned after proof of concept by the end of 2025, demonstrating ambition and widespread hunger for AI, but a lack of knowledge for how to develop and apply it to create immediate value. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] As we look to 2026, satellite technology is a game-changer for precision pest control in agriculture, forestry, mining, and infrastructure. Farmonaut
• [New] More pain could come for consumers as the US Agriculture Department forecasts total US beef supply dropping further in 2026. ADM Investor Services
• [New] Although recent rainfall has eased some pressure on agriculture, persistent drought conditions and high soil moisture deficits raise concerns about winter reservoir refill for irrigation in 2026. GOV.UK
• [New] The growing destabilization of food supply chains - wrought by the compounding impacts of extreme weather events, global warming, the spread of diseases and pests, and migration and conflict - makes climate change one of the biggest threats to global food security. Investigate Midwest
• [New] Hunger hotspots, including Sudan, Gaza, and South Sudan, show rising malnutrition, with millions of children at risk of stunting and wasting. CNS Media
• [New] Widespread global adoption of a diet emphasizing minimally processed plant foods could result in greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture being cut by more than half. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
• [New] By 2025, over 60% of large farms globally are projected to adopt AI-powered precision agriculture technologies. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2030, AI-driven cooking shows may not just complement traditional food media - they could become a default way households plan meals, learn recipes, and track nutrition. AI World Journal
• Sustainable Agriculture: Climate-resilient crops and smart irrigation will redefine global food systems. TradingView
• If we are talking about the future of technology in Africa, frontier technologies will be key to transforming critical sectors like healthcare, agriculture, research, and automation. Punch Newspapers
• As global food security comes under pressure from climate change, population growth, and resource depletion, the FAO's strategies gain even more importance in 2026 and beyond. Farmonaut
• With the global food security agenda intensifying in 2026, tillage nurseries are indispensable for productivity optimization - especially as climate variability and resource constraints grow. Farmonaut
• Broader Community Engagement: By 2026, new programs targeting healthcare, education, and sustainable agriculture will further diversify local economies and empower the communities of Goias. Farmonaut

Last updated: 27 October 2025