Marine Protection Push: About 300 fishers and youth groups in the Philippines rallied at UP Diliman to demand stronger enforcement of the country’s 15-kilometer municipal waters rule, warning commercial encroachment threatens livelihoods and key breeding habitats. Horticulture Upgrade: Nagaland is partnering with New Zealand to set up India’s first kiwifruit Centre of Excellence in Pfütsero, aiming to boost research, tech transfer, and farmer skills. Aquaculture & Emissions: Ireland’s trial found hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) for fishing vessels can cut life-cycle emissions versus diesel, though higher costs may slow adoption. Seafood Supply Boost: UH Hilo was named a core member of a new U.S. aquaculture research and markets institute (CIFARM) backed by $13.5M to strengthen seafood supply. Rural Livelihoods & Drug Substitution: Manipur’s Project Hinichi delivered its first green pea harvest, helping 124 households shift away from poppy cultivation. Climate-Smart Forestry: Laos ran a training-of-trainers workshop to strengthen forest fire prevention and suppression planning. Agri-Input Access: A “tool bank” model in Maharashtra’s Dharashiv district is expanding support for farmers facing water stress and rural unemployment. Cocoa Support: Gold Fields Ghana Foundation expanded its Cocoa Farmers Support program to 205 farmers with inputs and technical help across multiple cycles. Women in Farming: A conference in Victoria, Australia is spotlighting women across agriculture with practical learning and support networks.