Guaranteed Prices for Nigerian Farmers: NCX, Bank of Agriculture and AFAN launched a Guaranteed Minimum Price programme to protect 500,000+ farmers, secure 400,000 tonnes of grains and reach 11.25 million households. Women & Youth Mechanisation Push (Nigeria): First Lady Oluremi Tinubu backed Agri360 training to equip 5,000 women and youths with mechanisation, digital skills and agribusiness support. Rural Veterinary Capacity (Georgia, US): ABAC and the University of Georgia signed a five-year deal to build a pipeline for food-animal vets serving rural communities. Red-Meat Export Route (South Africa–Egypt): South Africa’s veterinary certificate deal with Egypt opens a path for red-meat exports as the industry works through foot-and-mouth recovery. Smart Farming in China: Xinjiang’s automated cotton “super field” uses drones and smart irrigation to cut costs and raise yields. Drought & Resilience Planning (Australia): WA finalised a Wheatbelt Regional Drought Resilience Plan with 30+ priority actions for water security and farm support. Tea Sector Strain (Burundi): Burundi tea output fell 30% over a decade, with abandoned hectares blamed on low prices, fertilizer gaps and labour shortages. Livestock Health & Movement Rules (Scotland): Bluetongue has become endemic in Scotland, leaving some farmers stuck in restricted-zone movement limits. Market Access for Fruit (South Africa–China): China granted South Africa market access for cherries; blueberry talks are nearing finalisation. Farm Costs & Rent Pressure (UK): Tenant farmers are urged to seek 10–20% rent cuts as yields and returns lag behind rising costs. Poultry Supply to Curb Prices (Bangladesh): Bangladesh’s fisheries and livestock minister urged poultry farmers to boost egg and meat output while tightening quality and antibiotic controls. Dryland Knowledge Exchange (India): Global Dryland Congress 2026 begins in New Delhi with 800+ experts focused on resilient farming, seeds and climate-smart systems.