Livelihoods & Peacebuilding: The Philippines’ agriculture department and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace are designing a plantation-style farming program to help former communist rebels and MILF members become farmers, with production overseen by commanders and harvest linked to private buyers. Food Security & Access: In Sacramento’s Central Valley, a new look at local data highlights widening food insecurity, with nonprofits pushing urban growing models to get fresh produce back into communities. Drought & Winter Feed Planning: Ireland’s agriculture minister is meeting farm groups to assess drought-hit fodder supplies and early survey results, warning that the next few weeks of rain will decide winter feed shortages. Crop Shock from Heat: South Korea’s record heat has damaged potatoes and cabbages, leaving farmers facing major losses. Biosecurity Alert: Wisconsin confirmed chronic wasting disease on a Crawford County deer farm, triggering quarantine and an epidemiological investigation. Invasive Pest Watch: California officials found a glassy-winged sharpshooter at an Arroyo Grande nursery and are ramping up trapping to ensure it hasn’t established. Credit Delivery: India’s district collector ordered banks to speed up agricultural and crop loan disbursals and ensure Kisan Credit Cards reach farmers on time. Ag Tech for Farmers: Hyderabad’s AkinAnalytics launched its indigenous NIKA2 kisan drone for spraying, spreading, and aquaculture feed distribution. Policy & Land Use: Clark County commissioners rejected a solar zoning amendment that would have limited new solar systems on agricultural land. Animal Health & Pasture Protection: Texas A&M AgriLife updated guidance for controlling invasive pasture mealybug with a newly approved emergency-use insecticide.