El Niño Adaptation in the Philippines: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned a strong El Niño could last into 2027 and urged farmers to shift from water-hungry rice to higher-value, lower-water crops like watermelon, ginger, purple yam, peanuts and eggplant, while expanding climate-smart tools such as solar-powered pumps and water reuse. Irrigation Investment: He inaugurated the P833.37m Mabini-Cayacay Small Reservoir Irrigation Project in Bohol, targeting year-round water for 530 hectares and up to 717 farmers to boost productivity and allow more planting cycles. Avian Flu Watch in Australia: Australia confirmed H5N1 in a second migratory bird in Western Australia, prompting tighter wildlife surveillance and a full lockdown by poultry giant Ingham’s in the state, with officials stressing no evidence yet of spread to poultry systems. Fertiliser Supply Rules in Malaysia: Malaysia’s parliament heard the government is drafting a Fertiliser Bill to set quality standards, regulate distribution chains, and protect stable domestic supply. Ghana Rice Market Pressure: Ghana’s Peasant Farmers Association urged immediate implementation of a rice import quota to curb a glut and protect farmers from losses driven by imported rice and smuggling. Regional Grain Shift: Zambia lifted its maize export ban, reopening imports for Namibia via the ZAMACE platform, aiming to ease regional supply constraints. Tech for Faster Yield Forecasts (US): University of Florida researchers showcased web-based, AI-assisted tools using drone imagery to predict strawberry and tomato yields more quickly and accurately. Disaster Funding (Vermont, US): Vermont secured $31.7m in USDA Farm Service Agency disaster block grant funding to help farms and timber operations recover from 2023–2024 storms and flooding. Soil Health Partnership (Ghana): Sesi-Edem teamed with US firm Catalyst Green to improve soil health, root development and nutrient availability for Ghanaian farmers.