Pest Alert: Sugarcane growers in the Philippines’ Bukidnon and across the Visayas are bracing for major losses as red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestations surge fast, prompting emergency coordination with the Sugar Regulatory Administration and local officials. Drought Prep: In Bohol, President Marcos Jr. backed science-based, climate-resilient farming as El Niño risks loom, highlighting crop shifts and solar-powered irrigation and water reuse. Irrigation Investment: The Mabini-Cayacay Small Reservoir Irrigation Project in eastern Bohol is set to boost irrigation services and farm productivity. Circular Bioenergy: India’s Ankleshwar Bio-CNG plant will convert 43,800 tonnes of organic waste into compressed bio-gas and produce bio-fertilisers, cutting CO₂ while supporting soil health. Aquaculture Finance: Norway’s SalMar raised kr2.75bn via green bonds aimed at fish welfare, emissions cuts, and efficiency upgrades. Regional Farming Links: Zimbabwe and Uganda are deepening agricultural ties through an exchange focused on youth, innovation, and climate-smart practices. EU Food Security: EU ministers reaffirm fisheries as a pillar of food security while debating reforms to the common fisheries policy under climate pressure.