SSSI Enforcement: A UK court fined Jenkins Ty Hen Limited and issued a 10-year restoration order after damaging a Site of Special Scientific Interest near Mwnt, Ceredigion, with Natural Resources Wales citing harm to rare plants. Budget & Delivery Risk: Nepal’s finance minister tabled the 2083/84 budget, arguing reforms are a structural shift, while stakeholders worry about inflation and implementation capacity. Organic Horticulture Strategy: A new national organic research and innovation plan targets supply shortages (berries, avocados, fresh veg), boosts exports to Asia and the Middle East, and pushes biological inputs plus digital traceability. Rural Livelihoods & Policy Pressure: Sri Lanka’s farmers’ union warns agriculture could collapse under IMF- and World Bank-influenced policies that increase imports and squeeze local producers. Food Markets: Chicago corn and wheat slid on favourable US weather and ample global supplies, while wheat faces pressure from upcoming harvests. Aquaculture Breakthrough: Japan began trial sales of fully farmed eels, aiming to cut reliance on wild juvenile eel stocks. Co-op Support: The Philippines launched an inter-agency plan to streamline support for farm cooperatives and strengthen food security. Bio-economy Push (India): India says policy support and bio-based input innovation could make it a global bio-economy leader. Trade & Tariffs (US): The US cut tariffs on farm and industrial equipment to 15% to ease costs for farmers and manufacturers. Biosecurity at the Border: US CBP seized 337 hatching eggs in Cincinnati due to missing paperwork and avian influenza import restrictions. Climate Stress: Research highlights drought’s hidden impact on nutrition, including reduced iron in crops.