Livestock Health & Trade: South Africa rolled out a new national Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) management framework to replace patchwork rules, aiming to curb spread while keeping vaccinated, non-quarantined animals tradable under normal conditions. Clean Energy for Farms: Tiger Brands signed a renewable electricity wheeling deal to cut emissions and shift more manufacturing power away from Eskom, starting in 2028. Animal Disease Vaccine Rollout: The Philippines expects commercial approval of Vietnam’s African swine fever (ASF) live vaccine by Q3 2026, targeting faster hog-sector recovery after years of losses. Climate-Resilient Diets: Gambia’s DiGES project wrapped up with a push for diversified, climate-resilient fruits and vegetables, linking diet variety to both health and household affordability. Value Addition & Markets: Uganda launched a national coffee brand, “Uganda Coffee: It’s in Our Nature,” to strengthen quality systems and expand premium access to Europe. Water Security Infrastructure: Namibia committed N$200 million equity toward its second desalination plant to secure climate-independent water for industry and communities. Sustainable Ag Finance: ADB approved $42.2m for sustainable bamboo value chains in India’s northeast to boost jobs, processing, and women’s livelihoods. Soil & Dairy Innovation: CAFRE invited Fermanagh dairy farmers to a Netherlands innovation visit focused on soil health, carbon sequestration, and resilient dairy systems.