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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.

• Donald Trump's trade war could raise the price of American hamburgers, Australia's trade minister has warned, amid fears that tariffs could be extended to beef and other agricultural products. The Guardian
• For 2024-25, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has projected an increase in global cotton production by 500,000 bales, bringing the total to 120.96 million bales (each weighing 480 pounds). Fibre2Fashion
• Russian wheat could see a growth in sales helping the country move towards its goal of increasing exports of agricultural products by 50% by 2030 relative to 2021. MarketsFarm
• China is expected to step up imports of agricultural products from Russia in response to growing trade conflict with the U.S. and Canada, with trade in peas set to be one of the first to pick up. MarketsFarm
• Retaliatory tariffs by Canada, Mexico and China on US agricultural imports and other goods are expected to impact producers in the US. Baking Business
• The EU measures will cover goods from the United States worth some 26 billion euros ($28 billion), and not just steel and aluminum products, but also textiles, home appliances and agricultural goods. The Washington Times
• Not only will the growth of perennial grains themselves improve soil health, but perennial grain cultivation has the potential to increase nutrient retention, reduce energy use, and enhance farmer income; they are part of the solution for global food security and climate change. cimmyt
• In Latin America, Brazil is securing agricultural markets lost by the U.S., while Mexico balances nearshoring gains with tariff risks. Robertson Stephens
• Vingroup's decision to designate the Philippines as one of its key markets for expanding products and services presents new opportunities for Vietnamese goods, not only in the agricultural sector but also in processed industries and high-tech fields. Nhan Dan Online
• Beijing will impose tariffs of up to 100% on Canadian agricultural and food products in retaliation for levies on Chinese electric vehicles. Peter Lewis' Money Talk
• The loss of pollinators like bees and butterflies threatens global food security, putting billions of dollars worth of agricultural crops at risk. Let's Talk Geography
• China will impose tariffs on Canadian agricultural products in retaliation for Canada's import levies on Chinese goods. Mint
• China announced on Saturday that it will impose additional tariffs on Canada from March 20.The tariffs will hit Canadian agricultural and food products. Business Insider
• Canada has imposed tariffs on $100 billion worth of US goods, China has implemented countervailing tariffs of up to 15% on US agricultural exports, and Mexico is expected to announce countermeasures by Sunday. FinExtra
• Because clean energy and sustainable agriculture will create jobs, attract foreign investment, and strengthen Nigeria's global and regional competitiveness. EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, r
• The lack of agricultural biodiversity in farming systems threatens nutritional security in India and the African continent-home to nearly 3 billion people, or roughly 40% of the world's population. OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ( ORF )
• The lack of agricultural biodiversity in farming systems threatens nutritional security for the nearly 3 billion people of India and Africa. OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ( ORF )
• Understanding and preparing for the impacts of climate change on tropical crops is of central concern in ensuring global food security and sustainable development, particularly where populations are expected to grow rapidly. Nature
• Cutting agricultural methane emissions involves a wide range of relatively cheap measures that need good design and management, but could cut food-related emissions substantially over the next decade. Yahoo News
• Food security goes hand in hand with energy security, and a coordinated national approach will help future-proof Australia's supply chains and ensure we remain a global leader in sustainable agricultural production. MarketScreener
• The consumable hemp program, which is regulated by Texas DSHS, has ruined a good opportunity for agriculture and poses a real harm if not death in some cases. lonestarlive
• Adding even more costs and reducing markets for American agricultural goods could create an economic burden some farmers may not be able to bear. MarketScreener

Last updated: 17 March 2025