Climate & Drought Readiness: Fiji’s PM opened the 2026 National Agriculture Show in Labasa, warning forecasts point to dry conditions into early 2027 and urging farmers to prepare. Food Security & Policy: UK farmers used “Back British Farming Day” to push national food self-sufficiency targets as the country’s staple output has fallen and imports have surged. Women & Exports: In Nigeria’s Benue State, women farmers are training in improved cowpea and calling for support to scale production, processing, and export market access. Market Shifts in Nepal: In Banke, Nepal, farmers are moving from subsistence to commercial vegetable growing after tighter checks on imported vegetables improved local prices. Ag Tech for the Planet: Google picked four Indian climate-tech startups for its DeepMind Accelerator—focused on AI and satellite tools for sustainable farming, agroforestry, carbon removal, and biodiversity. Water Innovation: Scientists tested a floating solar “sea farm” that turns seawater into irrigation water, helping crops like broccoli and lettuce germinate at over 80%. Food Safety: Vermont’s Leaping Bear Farm recalled eggs after salmonella contamination, with human cases reported. Disaster & Recovery: Nepal’s Bhotekoshi flood recovery is entering a slower, institutional phase, with major agricultural land damage and large rebuilding needs. Local Land & Farming Pressure: In Osh, land used for agriculture was reclassified for a new municipal market, with compensation plots issued to owners. Agri-Community & Mental Health: A rural film screening in Longwood, UK, is set to spotlight farming families and mental health, tied to local emergency action planning.