Rabi Risk Watch (India): El Niño is strengthening and could become “very strong” in late 2026/early 2027, with rainfed rabi crops at risk; officials urged state-specific crop plans based on water and soil moisture, warning delayed sowing could hurt germination and yields. Farm Finance Shock (England): England’s £253m Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) closed within hours after opening, triggering farmer anger over the application system and communication, with government promising a 2027 scheme “as early as possible.” Grain Pricing (Ireland): Tirlán set 2026 harvest prices at €220/t for green feed barley and €230/t for green feed wheat, despite a smaller intake than last year, and earmarked €2m in premiums for higher-value grains. Food Innovation (UK): Gene-edited bananas designed to resist browning moved closer to UK shelves after DEFRA marketing approval, aiming to cut waste in prepacked foods. Sustainable Beef (UK): Hampshire’s Gambledown Farm will feature in a “Meet the Producer” dinner at Kimbridge Barn, spotlighting farm-to-plate beef and producer transparency. Blue Economy & Food Security (Nigeria): MARCON’s sustainable fishing conference will tackle port logistics, regulation, value chains, and skills to boost domestic fish output and coastal livelihoods. Co-op Reform (Philippines): Senate Bill 1431 backs a revised Cooperative Code to streamline registration and expand capital rules, with special focus on agricultural cooperatives. Energy Efficiency (Egypt): Egypt reported grid losses down to 17.6% and fuel savings equivalent to EGP 70bn, aiming to prevent load shedding and improve billing and distribution practices.