Lab-to-farm innovation: Malaysia’s PKPS is scaling an Agriculture Centre of Excellence that turns research into practical tools for farmers, aiming to keep the sector competitive as climate pressures rise. Food waste to protein: A new study shows proteins extracted from discarded marigold flowers could become a heat-stable, functional ingredient—an option to meet protein demand without more land. Aquaculture reliability: Researchers highlight why dependable fish spawning in hatcheries is the bottleneck for expanding farmed seafood, and why new spawning aids still face tough approval steps. Water security for farming: Kazakhstan is investing heavily in water-sector upgrades, including reservoir reconstruction and expanded irrigation water-saving tech, to support agriculture and public well-being. Diversifying farm income: Kenya’s treasury urges farmers to move beyond maize toward high-value crops like avocado and macadamia, backed by dam rehabilitation and cleaner energy access. Policy and trade for resilience: The EU is drafting exemptions from green budget rules for some agriculture-adjacent transport and decarbonisation-linked projects, while UK farm and food groups push a five-point plan for a more resilient, affordable food system. Sustainable seafood economics: India’s high-seas fisheries launch in Odisha will roll out a Letter of Authorisation for sustainable harvesting.