Drought and El Niño hits food production: Philippines’ Agusan del Sur declared a state of calamity after prolonged El Niño cut irrigation and damaged crops worth about P3.5bn, with rice farmers among the hardest hit. Rural connectivity for farm markets: World Mobile launched SuperWiFi in Siargao (farm/fish market, boardwalk, town center church, Bravo Resort), using short paid passes to reach cellular dead zones. Global fruit trade outlook: USDA projects 2026/27 global nectarine and peach exports rising to 25m tons, driven by production gains in China and the EU, with Türkiye rebounding after frost damage. Fairtrade premium milestone: Fairtrade Canada says Canadian Fairtrade sales pushed the Fairtrade Premium above $10m, funding farmer and worker co-ops. Milk price signals: Major processors set October–November farmgate milk prices (Müller up to 37ppl/37.5ppl; First Milk 39.0ppl; Arla conventional 40.86ppl, organic 58.25ppl). Supply-chain resilience push (Nigeria): Stakeholders called for stronger links across farmers, processors, logistics, finance and markets to close storage and access gaps. Climate-resilient rebuilding (Sri Lanka): World Bank approved $110m to repair 600km of cyclone-damaged roads, prioritizing market access for farmers. Coffee livelihoods spotlight: UN-backed International Coffee Day theme centers on the people behind every cup and sustainable agrifood systems.