Fertiliser Subsidy Crisis: Farmers in Ghana say fertiliser subsidy funds haven’t been released, leaving them stranded during the planting season and threatening yields and food security. Rice Trade: Vietnam exported about 4.5m tons of rice in the first five months of 2026, earning $2.09bn, with the Philippines the top buyer. Livestock Biosecurity: The New World screwworm has reached 12 confirmed cases in the US (11 in Texas, 1 in New Mexico), prompting emergency response and sterile-fly releases. Agri-Tech for Lower Chemicals: California growers are using AI laser robots to spot and zap weeds, cutting pesticide use by 70% and saving about $250 per acre. Water & Food Safety: Fiji reopened its upgraded Agricultural Chemistry Laboratory after a $1.3m upgrade to speed testing for crops, feed and food products. Policy & Data: Botswana is assessing its agricultural information systems to integrate into a regional AIMS for better early warning and coordination. Market Pressure in South Africa: Meat exporters warn that certification and approval delays are costing them millions as access to key markets like Qatar remains disrupted. Climate-Linked Farming Risks: Greece’s pufferfish invasion is damaging fisheries as warming seas reshape ecosystems. BRICS Push: Nigeria’s agriculture minister urged BRICS cooperation to boost production and trade, with farmer-focused agro-processing zones at the center. Agrivoltaics Legal Check: Ohio’s Supreme Court said an agrivoltaic solar project needs more thorough review of visual impacts before approval.