Heritage Protection: Philippines’ Cordillera technocrats want a new Cordillera Rice Terraces Commission to halt deterioration of World Heritage-listed terraces, after earlier bodies were dissolved and conservation shifted to Ifugao. Climate & Markets: El Niño-linked drought risk is expected to hit agro-stocks and commodity prices via lower output and tighter supplies. Tech for Farm Efficiency: USDA and Auburn University are collaborating on drone and AI research to improve scouting and delivery for crop operations. Food Safety & Waste: WSU scientist Kang Huang secured multiple USDA grants to cut microbial spoilage and reduce U.S. food waste, including new food-safe coatings. Soil & Water Resilience: A UK peat rewetting scheme uses “scallop bunds” and leaky dams to store water, protect wildlife, and reduce wildfire and flooding impacts. Policy & Funding: Bangladesh Bank cut rates on a Tk 3,000cr agro-refinance fund to support an agricultural economic hub. Food Systems Support: WFP and Sri Lanka’s ministry delivered Rs. 22m in equipment for home-grown school feeding in Nuwara Eliya. Supply Chain Infrastructure: Superior Ag opened a new 32,000-ton Ohio River fertilizer terminal to strengthen nutrient logistics for regional farmers. Conflict Impact: Ukraine’s Kherson region reports 17 farmer deaths and 70+ injuries since the war began, with machinery and crops repeatedly destroyed. Land & Livelihoods: Zimbabwe is relocating 806 families for the Lake Gwayi-Shangani project ahead of dam impounding, at an estimated US$28m. Trade & Exports: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia set a target to lift Pakistani agri and food exports to $3bn in two years, including rice and red meat. Farmer Wellbeing: Australia’s 2026 Norco Farmer Wellbeing report flags worsening stress, anxiety, and exhaustion, with many considering leaving farming.