Fertiliser Support in the Azores: Portugal’s agriculture minister agreed to extend diesel and fertiliser cost support to farmers in the Azores and Madeira after the Azores Agricultural Federation complained they were excluded from a mainland-focused resolution. Budget Push for Export-Led Growth: Pakistan’s finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb defended Budget 2026-27 as a shift from stabilisation to growth, highlighting export incentives, reduced taxes for exporters, and Rs70bn in subsidies to help exporters access financing. Agri-Trade Momentum in Spain: Andalusia’s agri-food exports rose nearly 4% in Q1 2026, reaching almost 2m tons and €4.926bn, with Almería leading. Aquaculture Watch: Malaysia reported strong shrimp output (14,308 tonnes by May) and tightened biosecurity at entry points to protect supply. Regenerative Agriculture Exchange: A European delegation visited a North Dakota regenerative farm to learn soil-focused practices. Food Security Inputs in Nigeria: Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Programme is distributing free fertiliser to 20,160 smallholders in the south-west ahead of the wet season. Market Access Win: Tanzania secured South Africa’s phytosanitary approval to export fresh bananas, opening a new route for farmers and traders. Invasive Pest Alert (Hawaii): Maui agriculture officials confirmed dead coconut rhinoceros beetles in Waikapu traps and are expanding surveys for breeding damage. Research for Higher-Value Crops (Philippines): UPLB researchers are breeding improved purple yam (“ube”) varieties to boost yields and nutrition while tackling planting-material shortages. Post-Harvest Tech Drive (Kenya): KALRO urged farmers to adopt storage, drying, grading and other post-harvest technologies to cut losses and raise profits.