Climate & Water Risk: Malaysia is urged to start early preparations for an expected Super El Niño, warning of hotter, drier conditions that could hit water, health, and farm output. Public Administration & Food Systems: Bangladesh’s home minister called for a politically neutral civil service, while a separate fertilizer update said stocks are adequate and fertilizer “syndicates” won’t be tolerated. Climate-Resilient Farming: Bangladesh’s Khulna University launched an international project on adaptive delta management for climate-resilient agriculture and food security. Meat & Prices: Jordan’s agriculture minister says meat and poultry prices fell in Q1 2026 after supply-chain steps and diversified import sources. Livestock Trade: Pakistan and China agreed to expand cooperation to boost halal meat exports, including slaughterhouse upgrades and cold-chain improvements. Fisheries Innovation: The Philippines’ BFAR and the British Embassy will co-host SAFET 2026 in Cebu to speed up fisheries tech and traceability. Horticulture Exports: APEDA facilitated the first export of premium Kashmir cherries and plums to Singapore. El Niño Planning (India): Telangana formed an expert committee to assess El Niño impacts and draft crop and water contingency plans. Farm Safety: Australia’s Safer Farms Report says 53 people died and 182 were seriously injured on farms in 2025, pushing renewed safety culture efforts. Agriculture & Politics (Local): A Malaysia election candidate pledged infrastructure, customary land support, and fertigation-based farming upgrades for an Orang Asli community. Food Demand Pressure: A global protein crunch is driving whey prices higher as consumers seek more high-protein foods. Water Reuse (Canada): Vernon in British Columbia got approval to expand reclaimed-water uses, including dust control and municipal tree watering. Regional Agriculture Infrastructure (India): Bihar’s Khagaria–Purnea highway approval aims to cut spoilage and improve flood-resilient transport for high-value crops.