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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.

  • Mandefro expects thorough digitization across Ethiopia's agriculture supply chain to improve the marketability of produce, instill quality standards, and upscale the efficient use of inputs. Shega
  • While boosting imports from the US could ease trade tensions, China appears more focused on protecting its farmers and ensuring food security. Pro Farmer
  • Tariffs on imports could not only raise food costs for U.S. consumers but also provoke retaliatory measures that might affect U.S. agricultural exports. Pro Farmer
  • Even if China slows down as expected, Canada will only need to export another 3 million tonnes of canola to reach Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC's) export target of 7.5 million tonnes in 2024/25. Dairy Producer
  • Africa's imperatives for regenerative agriculture are more local and immediate - to achieve higher domestic agricultural output to enhance food security for the estimated 290 million Africans that will be facing chronic hunger by 2030. NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies (CAS)
  • Angola offers a mix of opportunities across key industries like oil and gas, agriculture, and technology. 9cv9 Career Blog
  • Brazil's Agricultural Insurance Program: Brazil has established an Agricultural Insurance Program, which provides insurance coverage to farmers against crop failures, droughts, and other risks. Pakistan & Gulf Economist
  • Climate change poses serious threats to Iraq's environment, agriculture, public health, and socio-economic stability. Georgetown Security Studies Review
  • As climate change intensifies, Iraq's water resources, agriculture, public health, and socio-economic stability will be threatened. Georgetown Security Studies Review
  • THE Department of Agriculture will declare a food security emergency to allow the National Food Authority to sell rice buffer stock to agencies. BusinessMirror
  • Climate and fossil fuel-driven disasters are contributing to a growing toll on people across the world, destabilizing economies, threatening livelihoods, health, water supplies, and food security. The Equation
  • More than 150 Nobel and World Food Prize laureates are calling for funding and political support to pursue high risk, high reward scientific research that can transform global food systems to avert a 'hunger catastrophe' in the next 25 years. Chemistry World
  • The lack of rain that has affected Argentina's agricultural core for the past month will affect soybean yields and has made them rule out the high productivity scenarios that were considered until recently. Successful Farming
  • A well-negotiated deal could offer structured solutions to trade disputes and pave the way for favourable terms, including selective tariff reductions on U.S. goods like automobiles and agricultural products. The Shillong Times
  • Given the ongoing threats posed by climate change to agricultural productivity, food security, and livelihoods across Africa, developing climate-resilient food systems is crucial. MDPI
  • Water insufficiency is a major abiotic stressor that significantly reduces crop yields, posing a serious threat to global food security. SpringerLink
  • A trade war between the US and other countries could have adverse effects on supply chains and raise the price of agricultural imports. atradius
  • Although trade tensions and geopolitical conflicts will be the major challenges to agricultural export in 2025, the USD 8 billion export target is feasible, hinging on businesses' expansion of their share in key markets and investment in modern post-harvest technology. https://vir.com.vn/
  • The creation of new jobs in the hospitality sector, as well as the increased demand for local products and services, will stimulate Nepal's economy, especially in sectors like agriculture, construction and transportation. GorakhaPatra
  • Rwanda is laying the groundwork to transform its sweet potato value chain, aiming to boost local consumption, improve nutrition, and expand export opportunities. Rwanda inspirer
  • As agriculture and food production grapple with significant challenges from climate change, food insecurity, pandemics, and human conflict, a seed vault buried deep in permafrost in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard emerges as a powerful symbol of international cooperation and hope for humanity. Science Speaks
  • The contamination of foodstuffs with mycotoxins, especially the main staples, poses potential threats to global food safety, food security, and public health. SpringerLink

Last updated: 27 January 2025



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