Food Procurement & Farmer Cashflow: Sri Lanka’s Cabinet approved an extra 2.5 billion rupees for the Paddy Marketing Board to keep 2026 Yala procurement moving after purchases surged past targets, with officials saying payment capacity is now in place. Climate Risk for Farming: Nepal-linked glacier retreat on Mount Ağrı is shrinking ice caps and raising mudflow fears, a reminder that mountain hazards can quickly turn into rural livelihood crises. Rural Infrastructure & Access: Communities in Malawi’s Machinga district say delays on the Blantyre–Zomba–Chingale road are disrupting education, health access, and farming—pregnant women reportedly deliver en route when bridges and routes fail. Fertilizer Pressure & Market Rules: Bangladesh reports a fertilizer surplus ahead of Rabi/Boro, while U.S. farmers push USDA to investigate possible fertilizer collusion as prices strain budgets. Sustainable Inputs & Soil Tech: Ghana researchers are deploying 3D subsurface imaging to track water and nutrients in real time, aiming to boost climate-resilient yields. Agri Trade & Prices: U.S.–Canada tariff escalation is expected to hit dairy supply chains and raise costs for farmers on both sides. Livestock Health: Wales warns keepers to report suspected bluetongue and urges vaccination to protect herds. Regenerative Momentum: India’s regenerative agriculture push is gaining scale as soil degradation threatens productivity. Renewables on Farms: A Kansas rancher’s wind royalties show how clean energy can stabilize farm income—if local concerns are addressed.