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] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] By 2026, digital agriculture solutions are projected to increase crop yields by up to 25% globally. Farmonaut
• [New] 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
• [New] 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)
• [New] Heightened tensions in Eastern Europe could lead to supply chain disruptions, particularly in energy and agriculture. Westbridge Insight
• [New] Agri, digital trade Trade agreements with the US and the EU have opened up an opportunity of $400 billion for India's agriculture sector. Economic Times
• [New] The Nature Restoration Regulation, now in force, is translating one of the EU's key biodiversity targets into concrete action - restoring ecosystems to improve water and food security, protect communities from climate risks and support Europe's long-term resilience and prosperity. Environment
• [New] Mycotoxins were a silent but escalating threat to global food security and had been intensified by climate change and were still poorly addressed by current regulatory frameworks. All About Feed
• [New] Food Security Threat: SDS outbreaks can accelerate in response to climate-induced weather variability, threatening secure, reliable food supplies worldwide. Farmonaut
• [New] Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Alberta's economy, with significant opportunities for farm managers, equipment operators, and food processing workers. Fresh Start Canada
• [New] By proactively addressing the challenges of leakage, ecological risk, and integration with renewables and hydrogen, stakeholders across agriculture, energy, mining, and construction will maximize both the economic benefits and environmental safeguards offered by natural gas in the mid-2020s. Farmonaut
• [New] India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on US industrial goods, agriculture (DDGs, sorghum, tree nuts, wine), and services. The Rio Times
• Ecuador could promote an AI strategy focused on its structural challenges such as water management, sustainable agriculture, disaster prevention, or rural education. Havana Times
• As we approach 2025 and look to 2026 and beyond, the convergence of modular hydroponic container farms, smart hydroponic pipes, adaptive plant stands, and scalable horizontal hydroponic systems will shape the next era of modern agriculture. Farmonaut
• Dietitians Australia is urging the Federal Government to use the 2026-27 Budget to make long-term, meaningful investment in nutrition and prevention, warning that continued underinvestment will drive chronic disease rates higher and place even greater pressure on Australia's health system. Mirage News
• The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and State announced a strengthened commitment under the 1944 Water Treaty that will improve cross-border water management and provide greater certainty for growers who depend on reliable water deliveries from the Rio Grande. Irrigation Today
• MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS: INCREASED DEALMAKING Expect an increased M&A activity in 2026, after several years of limited deal making in animal nutrition and animal protein markets. Feed & Additive Magazine
• Europe will see pork and poultry production grow, but political pressure on agriculture may cause volumes to shift from NWE to CEE. Feed & Additive Magazine
• Substantial actions, combining shifts to less-toxic pesticides, increased adoption of organic agriculture, and also provision of national pesticide use data, will be required globally to approach the United Nations' target. PubMed
• In recent years, the global demand for meat has surged, with the Food and Agriculture Organization projecting that global meat consumption will increase by 14% from 2020 to 2030. Market Data Forecast

Last updated: 23 February 2026