Agri-pest Pressure in the Philippines: A labor group says aerial spraying against the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) is “wasteful” as the pest hits over 78,000 hectares of sugarcane across Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental, urging direct cash help instead. Eco-tourism Shift in China: Gala Village in Xizang is moving from logging to eco-tourism plus farming and livestock, showing how conservation rules can open new rural income streams. Rural Enterprise Finance in India: PM Modi spotlights the PMFME scheme for formalising micro food processors via affordable credit, tech, branding and market links. Livestock for Climate and Fire Safety (US): California is deploying about 400 goats and sheep to graze invasive yellow star-thistle and cut wildfire fuel loads while restoring native habitat. Research for Resilient Crops (Netherlands): The Netherlands Plant Eco-phenotyping Centre wins funding for a major upgrade to better measure crop performance under climate stress. Global Hunger Watch (UN): UN reports hunger fell in 2025 but remains fragile, with Africa still carrying the heaviest burden and conflict plus climate shocks threatening gains. Agroforestry Incentives (US): Wisconsin producers can apply for a USDA-funded agroforestry project that offers trees-and-shrubs planting support for resilience and soil health. Climate-smart Co-op Grants (Lebanon): UNDP offers up to $35,000 for registered agricultural co-ops to invest in productivity, resilience, irrigation, storage and value chains.