Irrigation for El Niño resilience (Philippines): President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inaugurated the P833.37m Mabini–Cayacay small reservoir irrigation project in Bohol, urging farmers to shift toward higher-value, lower-water crops and expand climate-adaptive practices like solar pumps and water reuse as a severe El Niño could last into 2027. Fertiliser rules move forward (Malaysia): Malaysia’s agriculture ministry is drafting a Fertiliser Bill to set quality standards, tighten distribution-chain controls, and protect stable supply during global shocks. Avian flu containment (Australia): Western Australia confirmed a second H5N1 case in migratory wildlife, prompting Ingham’s to lock down its WA poultry operations while authorities check whether the virus is spreading beyond isolated birds. Nutrition policy push (Philippines): House Speaker Faustino Dy backed a National Nutrition Program bill after data showed child stunting rising to 25.3% in 2025. Biofuel market shift (Philippines): The agriculture department endorsed moving from B3 to B5 biodiesel to ease fuel-price pressure, though timing is uncertain after earlier suspensions tied to coconut-oil price spikes. Trade facilitation upgrade (Philippines): The government plans full rollout of the National Single Window via the NSW-ITFP, with agriculture agencies onboarding within 2–3 years. Water efficiency debate (Global): A commentary argues water scarcity is an economic problem, pushing for smarter use of every drop in agriculture. Biodiversity funding (Papua New Guinea): PNG secured GBFF support for community-led conservation across 700,000 hectares in three Highlands provinces, backed by FAO and local customary stewardship. Ethanol demand grows (Vietnam): Vietnam’s nationwide E10 rollout is expected to expand domestic ethanol demand, using feedstocks like cassava and other by-products. Mechanisation push (Kenya): KCB Bank and Inchcape Kenya announced a partnership to accelerate farm mechanisation with machinery, digital tools, and financing support for smallholders. Water purchase backlash (Australia): Regional councils criticized Murray-Darling Basin water buybacks as harmful to food-producing communities and household food prices. Bird flu and farm lockdowns (Australia): Additional reporting highlights poultry lockdowns as H5N1 cases rise in WA.