Nitrogen Smarts for Cleaner Farms: NYU researchers say plants switch off nitrogen uptake via an HHO5 protein once they’ve “had enough,” pointing to crops that could cut nitrate leaching and lower fertilizer costs. Water for Salmon First: British Columbia reissued a temporary protection order on the Salmon River, forcing 458 water licences and transitioning users to stop irrigation of water-hungry forage and lawns to protect spawning Chinook. Farm Profitability Under Pressure: A San Diego County report warns small farms face costs rising faster than revenues, arguing farmland preservation alone won’t keep agriculture viable. Drought Hits Food Systems: Albuquerque now relies on groundwater for all drinking and irrigation as the Rio Grande stays dry, with farmers facing ongoing irrigation shortfalls if snowpack doesn’t return. Fertilizer Volatility Watch: Teagasc flags that chemical nitrogen use could exceed Ireland’s 2030 limit under “business as usual,” pushing research on reducing reliance. Aquaculture Value Boost: FAO, via EU support, is rolling out safer, fuel-efficient portable fish-smoking dryers in Papua New Guinea to improve quality and protect processors’ health. Policy & Markets: Nigeria’s onion exporters to Ghana resume after cross-border trade frictions eased, while Katsina (Nigeria) starts distributing 90,000 bags of grains alongside longer-term irrigation and input plans.