The Role of Local Agricultural Innovation in Supporting Readiness for Zero Hunger 2030

Abstract

Achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 remains a core global agenda under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This paper explores how local agricultural innovation contributes to national and global readiness for food security. Using a qualitative-descriptive method based on literature analysis, this study examines how grassroots innovations in seed technology, climate-resilient farming, and traditional agroecological knowledge can mitigate food insecurity. The findings indicate that community-driven agricultural models have increased productivity, optimized resource use, and reinforced resilience to climate shocks, particularly in rural economies. These innovations often operate outside mainstream industrial agriculture, offering sustainable and locally adaptive solutions. However, barriers such as limited funding, policy misalignment, and inadequate knowledge transfer mechanisms persist. The study concludes that scaling up local innovations through institutional support and inclusive policies can serve as a catalytic pathway to meet the Zero Hunger 2030 target. Implications for theoretical frameworks on innovation systems and practical strategies for agricultural governance are also discussed.