US Food Safety & Research Funding: Reuters/Politico report the Trump administration is shutting two of three USDA cyclospora research projects; scientists reportedly won’t relocate for the remaining work, raising concerns as thousands fall sick. Climate & Disasters: Pangasinan (Philippines) placed Bayambang under a state of calamity after Tropical Storms “Luis” and “Maymay” and habagat rains caused over P31M in farm losses, hitting 577 farmers across 615.79 hectares. Agri Trade Deals: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan agreed to lift Pakistan’s food and agricultural exports to $3B over two years, prioritizing rice, red meat, fruits, green fodder and water-saving tech. Digital Farming Push: Pakistan’s Punjab is seeking Chinese partners for AI-powered farming tools to improve weather, crop monitoring and pest identification for smallholders. Aquaculture Tech: Malaysia’s NEKMAT plans AI monitoring for white shrimp ponds, using sensors and apps to track water/oxygen and optimize feeding as it expands pond capacity. Water & Land Pressure: Tamil Nadu faces illegal deep alluvial soil extraction in waterbodies, with farmers warning it’s ruining lakes and wells. Policy & Rural Services: Odisha will launch the “Sambandha” cooperative membership campaign Sept 1, adding mobile registration and new milk collection centres.