Aquaculture Turnaround: Nordic Aqua Partners says Q1 harvest volumes and revenue jumped, and March delivered its first positive operational EBIT as its China RAS ramped up. Investor Spotlight on Seafood: FAIRR’s new Seafood Index scores major suppliers on risks like modern slavery, animal welfare, traceability and food safety, with Mowi topping the rankings. Dryland Farming Push: ICRISAT and India’s ICAR will host Dryland Congress 2026 in New Delhi (Sept 10–12) to speed resilient agri-food systems via science, policy and investment. Climate-Smart Viticulture: French winemakers are trialing “vitiforestry,” mixing vines with trees to buffer heat and drought. Energy Meets Land Use: Lightsource bp won planning approval for a 57MW solar-plus-storage project in Wales on lower-grade farmland, aiming for biodiversity net gain while keeping agricultural use possible. Fertilizer Shock in Wheat: Australia’s wheat output is forecast to drop sharply as fertilizer costs rise, linked to Middle East conflict pressures. Food Security Procurement: Egypt says wheat procurement has surpassed 4.3 million tons (86% of target) and extended winter wheat planting to June 15 after wet weather delayed fieldwork. Skills Gap Warning (UK): Lantra flags a widening land-based skills shortage that threatens rural jobs and food security. Farm Safety & Crime: Italy police arrested suspects in the murder of four Pakistani farm workers found dead in Calabria. Biochar for Carbon Credits: A new biochar methodology under the Satoyama Mace Initiative offers farmers a pathway to generate carbon assets while protecting biodiversity.