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] By 2026, over 75% of precision agriculture will rely on drone airspace and safety maps for field management. Farmonaut
• [New] €30 billion will be needed for infrastructure, €21 billion for ecosystems and €12 billion for food security. Portal of the EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Chang
• [New] Precision agriculture could increase crop yields by up to 25% using data-driven digital tools by 2026. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2026, over 70% of global farms are projected to adopt AI-driven digital agriculture solutions. Farmonaut
• [New] Resource depletion - from water scarcity to arable land loss - threatens food security worldwide. Farmonaut
• [New] Ensuring well-established food security creates a Japan that will never endure a shortage of food, no matter what circumstances may transpire. Prime Minister's Office of Japan
• [New] The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts food prices overall will rise 3% in 2026. Yahoo News
• [New] With agriculture employing nearly half of India's workforce, the Budget's rural focus will be crucial for income stability and consumption demand. Khaleej Times
• [New] Targeted investments of USD 3-4 billion in nature-based solutions across Africa could generate more than USD 7 billion in avoided climate losses by 2100, while strengthening food security, protecting infrastructure and supporting livelihoods. Global Center on Adaptation
• [New] Without major investments in resilience, the UK will struggle to maintain food security and economic stability. Nature-based Solutions Initiative
• [New] Countries that successfully deploy AI across sectors - from manufacturing to services to agriculture-while simultaneously developing local talent and infrastructure will capture disproportionate economic gains in 2026 and beyond. The Economy
• [New] In agriculture, Thai farmers are using AI-powered analytics to optimize crop yields and predict pest outbreaks. The Economy
• [New] According to the World Economic Forum, to align with the 1.5-degree pathway, the amount of global cropland managed using regenerative agriculture would need to increase from 15% to 40% by 2030. sustainalytics.com
• [New] Agricultural trade remains fundamental to global food security, as climate shocks, fertilizer price volatility, and trade restrictions threaten vulnerable economies. ITRC
• [New] For agriculture, 2026 is identified as a pivotal year, with export turnover expected to reach 73-74 billion USD, up nearly 4 billion USD from 2025. / Vietnam Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)
• [New] By 2026, AI in agriculture is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 22%, transforming global farming practices. Farmonaut
• [New] The greenhouse project is expected to play a key role in expanding year-round vegetable production, reducing reliance on imports, and supporting Kazakhstan's broader goals of agricultural modernization and food security. The Astana Times
• [New] Some 35 million people in Nigeria are at risk of hunger in 2026, with three million children at risk of severe malnutrition, following cuts to international food aid. Everything Briefing
• [New] The urgency for climate adaptation in developing economies is staggering, with annual funding needs projected to hit $300 billion by 2030 to safeguard infrastructure, agriculture, and water systems from climate impacts. Council Fire
• [New] Nigeria is facing one of its worst hunger crises in a decade, with nearly 35 million people projected to experience acute food insecurity during the 2026 lean season. Secretary-General
• [New] More than one million people in northeast Nigeria could soon lose access to vital food and nutrition assistance, unless urgent funding is secured. Secretary-General
• [New] Clarity on the credibility and safety of novel technologies like alternative proteins, the adoption of practices such as regenerative agriculture, and a focus on food sovereignty, will be key as the global food sector approaches its most defining period. BSI
• [New] The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published its Emergency and Early Recovery Response Plan for Ukraine for 2026-2028, outlining priority actions to protect agricultural livelihoods, restore productive capacity and support Ukraine's agrifood sector. FAO-LOW

Last updated: 02 February 2026