Fisheries Enforcement Clash (Philippines): The Department of Agriculture will ask the Supreme Court to reconsider a ruling that struck down a vessel monitoring rule for commercial fishing, with BFAR preparing a motion to restore electronic oversight to curb illegal fishing. Rice Trade Pressure (Philippines): Farmer groups petition the Tariff Commission for a 30% safeguard duty on imported rice, arguing import surges are cutting local palay prices and hitting incomes by about P50 billion a year. Livestock Health Alert (U.S.): Oregon confirmed a case of classical scrapie in a sheep at a slaughter facility, triggering tissue and parentage testing to trace the flock of origin and limit spread. Cereal Outlook (Jordan): Favourable weather is expected to lift Jordan’s 2026 cereal production to about 150,000 tonnes, though the country will still rely on major imports. Crop Damage From Rain (India): Heavy rains damaged cotton, paddy and vegetables in Karimnagar areas, with farmers blaming missing drainage culverts and seeking compensation. Drought Relief (U.S.): USDA designated five Montana counties as drought disaster areas, making farm operators eligible for emergency loan assistance. Cocoa Land Crackdown (Ghana): Parliament passed a bill that could send cocoa farmers to prison for repurposing protected cocoa farms without approval. Farm Bill Momentum (U.S.): The Senate Ag Committee’s 2026 farm bill draft gained support from soybean groups, highlighting safety net, conservation, research, and rural broadband priorities. Irrigation Water Rules (India): Andhra Pradesh’s Kavali Canal will tighten “warabandi” scheduling to protect tail-end farmers, including limits on pump motors and planned siphon repairs. Food Safety Enforcement (UAE): Abu Dhabi shut down a restaurant after repeated food safety violations, with closure lasting until requirements are met. Ag Tech & Breeding (India): ICRISAT secured CRISPR-Cas9 rights via Corteva and the Broad Institute to boost climate-resilient crops. Co-op Push (Tanzania): The vice-president urged farmers, livestock keepers and fishers to join agricultural marketing cooperatives for better markets and services. Regional Fruit Loss Focus (SAARC): SAARC called for stronger regional cooperation to cut fruit post-harvest losses and strengthen value chains. Cocoa & Climate Policy (EU-Africa): Commentary highlights how the EU’s deforestation rules could reshape market access for African exporters, raising compliance stakes.