Trade Dispute: Thailand says it’s ready to take Malaysia’s June 1 shrimp import suspension to WTO and ASEAN talks if bilateral negotiations fail, while rolling out 13 measures to absorb about 400 tonnes of monthly output and protect farm-gate prices. Farm Infrastructure: Zamboanga del Sur in the Philippines secured P345 million for farm-to-market roads funded via the 2026 national budget, aiming to cut transport costs and connect farmers to markets. Dairy Expansion: Malaysia’s Jemaluang Dairy Valley plans to scale to 4,000 cows and 10 million litres of milk annually by year three, building a full dairy value chain from feed to processing. Water-Smart Farming: In Abra (Philippines), lawmakers and agriculture officials push land leveling plus rainwater harvesting, solar irrigation upgrades, and water-saving field prep as El Niño risks loom. Crop Outlook: Maharashtra officials expect cotton acreage to rise 10–15% in the 2026-27 kharif season as higher prices lure farmers back from soy. Food Safety: Pakistan marks World Food Safety Day with a push to strengthen food security, food safety, and agricultural productivity amid climate and water pressures. Animal Health: California’s NRCS says it’s ready to support ranchers against New World Screwworm risks with conservation and monitoring steps. Security Impact: Bandits in Zamfara (Nigeria) reportedly killed farmers preparing fields, raising fears of lower planting and higher food prices.