Coconut Biofuels Push (Philippines): A lawmaker urged the Department of Energy to act fast on the Department of Agriculture’s endorsement of moving to a 5% coconut biodiesel blend, arguing it would raise incomes for coconut farmers after earlier delays tied to inflation and pump-price fears. Clean Energy from Farm Waste (India-Japan): Japan’s Suzuki R&D, Assam’s Purabi Dairy and NDDB signed an MoU to build a compressed biogas plant turning dairy and agricultural waste into renewable fuel and organic fertiliser. Farmer Registry Momentum (Nepal): Nepal’s nationwide farmer registration drive has surpassed its target, with 2.645 million farming households registered and plans to start farmer classification and identity card distribution next fiscal year. Rice Expansion Deal (Papua New Guinea): Madang Province signed an MoU with the PNG National Rice and Grain Board to boost rice and grain production in the Ramu Plain, supported by local agencies. Invasive Weed Alert (Bangladesh): Parthenium hysterophorus is spreading across Chuadanga’s upazilas, threatening crops and livestock while also raising public health concerns. Storm Safety (US): Severe thunderstorms forced evacuation and security screening suspension at Washington’s National Mall during America’s 250th celebrations. Seafood Labeling (Australia): New country-of-origin rules for seafood (AIM: Australian/Imported/Mixed) took effect, aiming to cut fraud and improve consumer trust. Land Restoration Focus (Global): UNEP highlighted land degradation’s scale and urged action, including subsidy reform and restoration efforts, to protect food and water security.