Regenerative Agriculture Push (India): India says its soil-first shift is gaining traction, with natural farming clusters reaching 8.80 lakh hectares and 18.19 lakh farmers enrolled, plus major scale-up of soil health cards and water-saving “Per Drop More Crop” coverage. Women in Sustainable Farming (UAE): The UAE has kicked off the first phase of Women Farmer Field Schools under its “Empowering Women Farmers” plan, with virtual onboarding on Aug 27 and farm-based training starting in September. Blue-Carbon for Climate Markets (Bangladesh): FAO and Bangladesh’s Forest Department launched “Blue Carbon for the Future” to measure deep-soil carbon in the Sundarbans down to five meters, aiming to strengthen carbon-market readiness and climate reporting. Fisheries Tech for Lower Costs (Malaysia): Malaysia’s fisheries agency will showcase satellite buoys and boat simulators at MAHA 2026, alongside equipment support for B40 fishermen to improve efficiency and sustainability. Aquaculture Training (India/J&K): Khyber Aquaculture rolled out trout-farmer training focused on biosecurity, water quality, disease prevention, and modern production methods. Food Prices & Biofuel Pressure (India): A Haryana Congress leader flagged rising sugar and jaggery prices, warning that diverting sugarcane toward ethanol could tighten food supply and drive costs higher. Sustainable Fishing Rules in Court (Philippines): The government is asking the Supreme Court to revisit a ruling that blocked round-the-clock monitoring of commercial fishing vessels, arguing it protects small fishers’ sustainable livelihoods.