Skills & Jobs: Malaysia’s Academy in Industry programme is expanding “train and place” pathways into agri-food and agri-commodities, aiming to lift job-ready TVET outcomes. Farm Support: Penang is handing out RM500 cash grants to 6,572 padi and vegetable farmers to ease costs and strengthen food supply. Irrigation & Yields: The Philippines inaugurated Palawan’s Ibato-Iraan reservoir irrigation project, targeting year-round water for 1,072 hectares and steadier harvests. Climate Pressure: Europe’s cereals outlook worsened after June heatwaves, with industry forecasting big grain losses and pressure on farmer incomes. Food Security Tech: Namibia faces scrutiny over a N$39.5m AI crop-monitoring deal awarded to a foreign firm, with calls for more transparency and local safeguards. Soil Health Push: India reported 25.89 crore soil health cards and natural farming expansion to 8.8 lakh hectares, supported by soil demos and digital advisories. Energy Shock Risk: Oil prices are back above $100 as conflicts threaten key routes, raising knock-on risks for agriculture and food costs. Biodiversity & Pollination: Scientists warn rising CO2 is reducing protein in key pollen, threatening large bees and the plants they pollinate. Animal Welfare & Farming Values: A German farmer’s “Rainbow Wool” project is spotlighting how “unprofitable” sheep are being treated—and how farm income can fund rights work.