Aquaculture & Research: Filipino aquaculture scientist Janice A. Ragaza was appointed associate editor of Animal Feed Science and Technology and joined the editorial board of the Journal of Applied Aquaculture, underscoring growing Southeast Asian influence in global farmed-food science. Food Security via Aquaculture: In the Solomon Islands, the Kwene community is set to benefit from a tilapia pond project, with Mozambique tilapia fingerlings stocked and harvest expected by October. Agri-Business & Infrastructure: Arunachal Pradesh inaugurated the Rongoge Mega Food Park, including an animal feed plant and processing hubs, aiming to boost local value-added agro-processing. Policy & Trade: India and New Zealand elevated ties to a Strategic Partnership and agreed to integrate India’s UPI with New Zealand’s fast-payment system, with agriculture among the cooperation areas. Farm Inputs & Pest Pressure: Maharashtra soybean fields in Latur and Dharashiv are facing snail damage after wet monsoon conditions, with officials urging immediate control measures. Climate & Heat Impacts: France’s heatwaves are pushing earlier harvests and cutting yields, while livestock losses are rising. War on Food Systems: Russia’s attacks hit Ukrainian ports tied to grain exports, and farmers in Kherson report incendiary strikes burning large wheat areas. Local Governance & Land Use: Barren County in Kentucky is holding zoning town halls after a data center controversy, reflecting how land-use rules can shape rural development. Public Safety: Uganda’s Civil Defense warned against swimming in unauthorized dams and agricultural ponds during the Safe Summer campaign.