Philippines Budget Push for El Niño Response: The Department of Agriculture and National Irrigation Administration asked lawmakers for higher 2027 funding, citing El Niño risks; officials said fertilizer aid and support for farmers and fisherfolk may run out without added money. Farm Roads Funding Gap: Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. warned a proposed P16B farm-to-market road budget is too small for the system’s needs, leaving thousands of kilometers uncovered. Land Impact Watch—Pax Silica: The DA is still assessing how the proposed Pax Silica project in Capas, Tarlac could affect farmers, with early signals suggesting fewer direct impacts than feared. Aquaculture Digital Tools: Malaysia’s fisheries department launched eSPeKS and AquaTrack to streamline aquaculture assistance applications and help farmers run digital farm records. US Beef Policy Shift: USDA’s “Ranchers First Initiative” aims to help rebuild the cattle herd and expand regional beef processing, responding to backlash over tariff-free ground beef plans. Belize River Fish Kill Scrutiny: A probe into a mass fish kill is focusing on possible agricultural runoff and wastewater pathways in the watershed. Food Security Pressure in Kenya: Kenya’s food import bill jumped as drought-hit crops raise the likelihood of renewed maize imports. Agriculture Tech & Research: India’s AM/NS India and ICAR-IARI signed an MoU to study using iron ore tailings in agriculture, supporting circular-economy soil inputs. Local Market Linkages: Davao’s “Kadiwa on Wheels” is bringing regional fruits to Metro Manila and beyond to expand farmer sales. Wendell Berry Dies: The agrarian writer and environmental activist, 92, was widely credited with shaping modern debates on farming, land, and community.