Climate & Disaster Impact: Nepal’s economy is forecast to slow to 4.1% growth in FY2027 after devastating floods, with inflation expected to rise as food supply tightens and reconstruction strains public finances. Air Quality & Farm Fires: Delhi’s winter pollution could worsen early as stubble-burning starts; satellite data already shows 47 farm-fire incidents across north India, with El Niño-linked weather shifts raising uncertainty. Input Costs & Farm Profitability: USDA’s 2026 farm income outlook still points to tight margins, with crop producers facing rising input costs and income gains driven more by livestock and government payments than strong crop profits. Pesticide Enforcement: A California investigation finds pesticide safety enforcement is uneven, with thousands of regulatory actions but few meaningful fines—raising risks for farmworkers. Policy for Women Farmers: Nigeria’s SWOFON is pushing stronger, accountable agricultural budgets and women’s participation in planning and implementation, including findings from a SPARK project that trained hundreds of thousands to engage state budget processes. Sustainable Tech in Crops: Spain’s Ifapa is advancing a national olive-grove digitalization effort (Digisost.OLI) aimed at boosting sustainability and competitiveness while guiding public policy adoption. Renewables on Farms: Research from the East Anglian Fens suggests solar farms can support more birds when managed with mixed habitats and less intensive mowing or grazing. Land-Use Conflict: In California, a proposed large solar project drew community pushback over impacts on farmland and local priorities.