Sugarcane policy talks: Philippines House Speaker Faustino Dy III backed stronger safeguards for sugarcane farmers as lawmakers held a LegisHear townhall on the proposed TUBO Act (HB 9088), aimed at import-shock and price-support measures. Farmer insurance delays: Telangana’s Rythu Bima claims are still pending or returned after the state stopped paying LIC premiums, leaving families without coverage. Fuel squeeze at harvest: Diesel price surges are hitting U.S. farmers; Ohio moved to suspend motor fuel taxes for 90 days, while Farm Bureau pushes for broader federal relief. Livestock disease controls: Scotland extended bluetongue restrictions nationwide and urged animal vaccination, with movement now requiring licences. Rice value shift: Odisha is scaling “healthier rice” with IRRI support, targeting nutrient-dense varieties and value addition to boost farmer incomes. Drought and water stress: Karnataka’s drought team assessed KRS Dam storage and visited paddy areas where farmers reported delayed sowing and reduced irrigation releases. Crop price rebound: Rayalaseema tomato growers saw wholesale prices jump above ₹30/kg from Oct 1, easing months of losses. Agri-finance for growth: Lebanon’s Kafalat launched a $47.6m direct loan program for agri-food and rural agri-tourism enterprises. Rural livelihoods and energy: Michigan farmers created a wind lease model that shares payments even for land without turbines, reducing neighbor disputes. Animal husbandry unrest: Farmers in Ramayampet protested unscheduled power cuts, demanding 12-hour electricity supply to save crops. Agritourism grants: Airbnb and American Farmland Trust offered up to $10,000 to help farmers start or expand guest experiences on their property.