Food Security & Partnerships: Experts say Africa’s food security hinges on scaling partnerships that move proven innovations from research to farmers and consumers. Climate Risk to Cocoa: New research in Ghana argues the biggest climate threat may be shifting from cocoa trees to cocoa farmers’ health, labour productivity, and ability to adapt. Water & Land Degradation: Trinidad and Tobago’s BIOREACH project highlights community-led restoration to fight drought and land degradation. Aquatic Restoration: Florida’s eelgrass “meadow” restoration in East Lake Toho aims to rebuild habitat and improve water quality. El Niño Watch: Scientists warn a “Godzilla” El Niño could intensify global climate impacts, with knock-on effects for crops and weather-dependent farming. Fertilizer & Inputs: Nigeria’s agriculture ministry and IFDC sign a pact to boost fertilizer access for farmers. Regional Investment: Zambia and the US amend the MCC compact to expand support for agriculture and critical minerals infrastructure via the Lobito Corridor. Farmgate Disruption: In Odisha, farmers lock a PACS office over delayed paddy procurement, escalating losses and transport costs. Heat Stress on Dairy: Cornell research finds heat stress cuts not just milk volume but also fat and protein, hitting farmer revenue. Pest Threat to Grapes: US lawmakers urge emergency USDA funding to stop the glassy-winged sharpshooter spreading Pierce’s Disease in California.