Food Safety & Regulation: Sri Lanka is moving to curb alleged toxic chemical use in fruit ripening after complaints about bananas, mangoes and guavas, with agencies reviewing enforcement and legal gaps. Farm Economics & Inputs: Nigeria’s Enugu State will distribute fertilisers and seeds to 63,000 smallholder farmers, while also expanding Smart Green Schools staffing. Water Quality Policy: Ireland’s farm group says the EU nitrates review supports a “balanced and practical” approach, stressing smarter on-the-ground delivery. Regenerative Farming Partnerships: ADM has named Jeff Rowe to lead operations, and ADM with General Mills and Walmart is pushing regenerative wheat across hundreds of thousands of acres. Climate & Soil Innovation: Rodale Institute broke ground on a new Center for Regenerative Organic Innovation, aiming to scale practical soil-health solutions. Livestock Health Cooperation: SADC countries are coordinating a unified foot-and-mouth disease plan with cross-border vaccination and diagnostics. Market & Trade Signals: Kazakhstan’s milling sector is expanding as grain-processing investments grow, even as 2026 wheat output is forecast to fall. Farm Safety: Ireland’s Farm Safety Week urges risk planning as fatalities remain a concern. Agritech & Data: UK plans for an AI data centre in Shilton drew local objections, including concerns over wildlife and habitats. Agriculture & Nutrition: Cebu is grappling with the “triple burden of malnutrition,” with stunting, wasting and micronutrient gaps reported. Animal Welfare & Tech: Ireland is pushing to include virtual fencing in TAMS support for upland sheep and goats. Poultry & Pollution: Malaysia’s Linggi fly nuisance is being tackled via a shift toward modern closed-house poultry systems.