Farm Policy Pressure (Sri Lanka): The National Farmers’ Union warns agriculture could “collapse” under IMF/World Bank-influenced policies, pointing to rising imports that squeeze local rice and vegetables. Water & Pasture Resilience (Mongolia): Zavkhan is boosting grazing adaptation with 21 engineered wells (MNT 1.2b total) to improve pasture water and spread grazing pressure. Aquaculture Breakthrough (Japan): Japan begins trial sales of fully farmed eels, aiming to cut reliance on wild eel juveniles. Co-op Coordination (Philippines): A new inter-agency framework (DA, DILG, CDA) is set to streamline support for farm and fisher co-ops to strengthen food security. Food Safety at the Border (US): CBP seized 337 hatching-egg shipments in Cincinnati over missing paperwork and avian influenza import rules. Ag Tech & Industry Investment (Belgium): Cargill is expanding edible oils, gourmet chocolate, and adding an extrusion pilot plant at its innovation center. Natural Farming Momentum (India): Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming wins the 2026 Food Planet Prize for scaling agroecology via farmer trainers and women’s collectives. Farm Economy Reality Check (New Zealand): DairyNZ flags that higher fuel, fertiliser, feed, and freight costs from the Iran war are tightening margins for 2026-27. Carbon Farming (Australia): WA’s Great Woodlands Renewal Project plans 16m trees across 28,000 hectares to generate carbon credits and restore ecosystems. Animal Welfare (US): Ridglan Farms faces continued beagle releases, with advocates saying 135 more are expected this week.