Value-Chain Push: Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa urged more local industrialists and partnerships to move beyond exporting raw materials, tying the push to mineral beneficiation and jobs. US Forest Biosecurity: USDA deregulated a blight-resistant American chestnut (“Darling 54”), reviving hopes for restoring Eastern forests, though debate remains on readiness. Collaborative Dairy: Ireland’s Teagasc launched the GROdairy programme, using nine demo farms to help farmers explore collaborative arrangements and succession. Farmland Protection: New York’s Oswego County advanced a grant programme aimed at permanently protecting viable farmland from conversion. Food Safety Shock: After a raw sewage spill into the Arkansas River, La Junta reported E. coli levels over triple the safe swimming standard, while officials say drinking water wasn’t affected. Livestock Modernisation: Nigeria moves to end uncontrolled slaughter, pushing feedlots and modern abattoirs to support traceable meat for export. Climate Risk Planning: Kenya launched an El Niño preparedness plan focused on protecting livestock and preventing disease in high-risk counties. Water Resilience: UK farming coverage highlights shifting from “water as a given” to investing in infrastructure, storage, and smarter management. Tech in Rice: Philippines’ Sampaguita Twin’s upgraded rice milling and storage to cut weather dependence and better use by-products. Farm Economics: USDA forecasts modest 2026 US farm income growth, with inflation and higher expenses squeezing real returns.