Biofuel vs food pressure: A Transport & Environment forecast says biofuel demand could surge 70% by 2030 if oil stays tight, with fertilizer disruptions adding to food-cost strain. Fertilizer tech for resilience: Malaysia’s Wastech plans a controlled-release coating plant and expanded crop-specific blending to cut input costs and improve supply reliability. AI crop innovation: Former U.S. Ag Secretary Mike Johanns joins Avalo as a strategic advisor as it scales AI-driven, climate-resilient breeding and readies low-carbon cotton. Organic pesticides growth: A market outlook projects organic pesticides rising to $7.5B by 2032, driven by regulation and demand for organic produce. Water-smart farming: California walnut growers use “pressure bombs” to time irrigation and manage water and electricity costs. Women in farming: Ireland’s Mayo launches a project supporting 60 women farmers with practical solutions and skills. Aquaculture push: Ivory Coast begins an aquaculture and fisheries plan targeting 35,000 MT farmed fish output and reduced import dependence. Policy support for farmers: Ireland’s DAFM opens correction options for 2026 BISS and area monitoring without penalty. Export boost: Assam’s GI-tagged Tezpur litchi ships to Dubai and Singapore, with farmers reportedly earning ~10% higher prices. Climate governance funding: The IPCC warns a funding shortfall could threaten its next assessment cycle.