Pesticide push in Malaysia’s highlands: Pahang’s Sultanate urged Cameron Highlands farmers and greenhouse operators to cut pesticide and harmful chemical use, backing smart farming and biological control to protect crop safety and the fragile highland environment. Biodiversity and forests in motion: Sabah marked International Day of Forests with a tree-planting drive under “Forests and Economies,” linking green resources to rural livelihoods like sustainable agriculture and ecotourism. Climate resilience, but with gaps: In Cambodia’s Tonle Sap communities, residents say floods, droughts, and storms often arrive without warning or support, and they’re left to self-organise for clean water and conservation—hoping an Australia-Cambodia climate partnership will fill the void. Africa biodiversity pressure: Nigeria’s conservation group again urged President Tinubu to sign its Endangered Species bill, warning biodiversity loss threatens food security and livelihoods. Kenya pollinator training: Kenya Forest Service announced new beekeeping training for officers to help reverse pollinator decline and strengthen community forest incomes. Coffee relief in Kenya: Murang’a farmers got a boost as coffee prices reportedly hit Sh105 per kilo, alongside calls for climate-smart practices and better seedlings. Women in farming, Ireland: North Mayo launched “Making Farms Work for Women,” aiming to support 60 women farmers with tools, livestock-handling confidence, and practical training. Agri infrastructure, Nigeria: Anambra’s Lower Anambra Irrigation Project water station was handed over to enable year-round farming on thousands of hectares. EU trade signal: The EU and Mexico formally signed an updated deal to slash tariffs and protect agrifood competitiveness as tariff pressure bites. Fast-fashion shake-up: Shein agreed to acquire Everlane, reigniting debate over sustainability claims in apparel supply chains.