Zimbabwe Rural South Climate-Smart Push: UNDP’s Climate Resilient Livelihoods project in southern Zimbabwe is boosting food security and incomes via irrigation, contract farming, and weather-linked advisories. Yemen Land & Water Moves: Sana’a committees reviewed stalled ag projects; Yemen also inaugurated a national fertilizer/pesticide exhibition and signed an agreement to allocate 26,000 hectares in Hodeidah for an agricultural investment zone, while Bajil continues land reclamation and Marib officials inspect water infrastructure needs. South Africa FMD Fallout: Willie Aucamp was appointed agriculture minister replacing John Steenhuisen as the foot-and-mouth disease crisis continues, with farming groups split between relief and continued pressure over vaccine and control decisions. El Niño Crop Guidance (India): Andhra Pradesh’s CM ordered crop strategy changes, diversification, and a push toward natural farming to handle El Niño impacts, while monsoon rainfall concerns add pressure for kharif planning. Climate Risk Finance (Sri Lanka): Sri Lanka expanded crop insurance islandwide for major crops and seed paddy farms to protect against extreme weather and El Niño-linked volatility. Labor & Water Policy (US/Mexico): New Mexico reimburses ag businesses up to $15,000 per intern; Baja California urges farmers to crop-switch ahead of major Colorado River cuts. Tech & Exports: Henan’s wheat supply chain highlights mechanized farming and contracts; Guangxi’s mushroom giant expands smart production for ASEAN exports.