Food Security Outlook: The Philippines is projected to hit the highest food insecurity rate in Southeast Asia this year, with 15.4 million people facing hunger (12.6% of its population), while Indonesia tops the regional list by count (32.1 million). Biosecurity for Livestock Shows: Michigan State University Extension warns that animals returning from county fairs need strict separation and hygiene for at least 14 days to cut disease spread. Trade & Farm Inputs: Canada’s planned tariff jump on U.S. steel and aluminum could raise costs for farm equipment makers and, ultimately, farmers and ranchers. Fertilizer Stability Claims: Bangladesh’s agriculture minister says there’s no fertilizer crisis and extra stock covers the next four months, blaming “artificial” market panic. Regional Cooperation: SAARC Agriculture Centre held a coordination meeting to map joint programs for 2027, focusing on resilience, tech scaling, and inclusive food systems. Agriculture Tech & AI: Pakistan’s Punjab floated a Punjab–Guizhou joint working group on digital cooperation, AI, and smart agriculture. Value Chains & Processing: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan reaffirmed plans to strengthen agriculture and food-security cooperation, including irrigation efficiency and investment. Beekeeping Exports: Mexico remains a top honey exporter, ranking ninth globally, with Yucatán leading production. Drought Policy Push: Egypt called for a legally binding international drought protocol with early-warning and better water-land management. Farm Payments: Zambia’s Food Reserve Agency says it has paid over K6 billion kwacha to maize suppliers and is expanding storage. Climate Extremes: A report highlights record heat across multiple countries, with several nearing or surpassing 50°C.