Trade Tensions: Canada confirmed retaliatory tariffs on US imports will start Tuesday, with duties up to 50% on about C$27.6bn of goods including agricultural equipment, honey and wine, after US tariffs earlier hit C$20bn of Canadian exports. Food Prices & Climate Risk: Multiple reports flag rising global food price pressure, with El Niño warnings raising fresh drought fears for farmers and supply chains. Water for Farming: An NPR investigation breaks down how Colorado River water is used, finding roughly 65% goes to irrigating agriculture (2000-2024 average), while evaporation and shrinking supplies complicate allocation. Fisheries Governance: India’s P. Krishnan was elected chair of FAO’s Regional Fishery Body Secretariats’ Network (2026-28), aiming to strengthen small-scale fisheries planning. Poultry Food Safety: Researchers test electron-beam “cold pasteurization” to inactivate poultry pathogens by damaging DNA, as regulators weigh data needs. Value Chains for Smallholders: Malaysia’s plantation minister says smallholder support must move alongside stronger agri-commodity value chains, citing progress in oil palm replanting for thousands of smallholders. Regional Ag Trade: Kenya seeks more maize from Uganda under AfCFTA, but insists on aflatoxin-free grain and proper drying before border crossing. Innovation in Ag Tech: India’s GalaxEye touts an all-weather satellite imaging patent, while a Bengaluru startup Dognosis explores AI + trained dogs for early cancer screening.