Climate & water stress: In the Philippines, Sablayan farmers are reshaping cropping plans as El Niño threatens water supplies, prioritizing irrigated rice and shifting some non-irrigated land toward lower-water crops while seeking solar-powered irrigation support. Irrigation investment: Kenya is assessing the Turkwel Dam in Turkana for rehabilitation costing over Sh500m to revive irrigation for about 1,600 farmers. Farm costs & protests: Portugal saw tractor protests over fuel and production-cost pressures, with growers warning they may cut back activity. Plant breeding policy shift: Western Canadian farmers are stepping in to keep wheat and barley variety development moving as Agriculture Canada’s public breeding role shrinks. Food prices & trade shocks: The UN FAO says global food prices hit their highest level in nearly four years, driven by El Niño fears, Black Sea trade disruption, and logistics strains. Agri value-add & support: Cambodia is pushing local processing via a major agriculture forum (CAFE26), while the Philippines and KOICA-backed agribusiness incubation center aims to help marginal farmers move beyond production. Sustainable seafood: ASC reports nearly 7,000 environmental and social improvements across certified farms in 51 countries. Agritech & data: Omnia opened a Stellenbosch analytical services facility to speed soil and plant testing for producers. Coffee spotlight: FAO marked the inaugural International Coffee Day, focusing on resilient, climate-smart production for smallholders.