El Niño Preparedness (Philippines): Iligan City is bracing for “super” El Niño impacts on crops and power, citing drought already hitting 16 barangays; officials plan water tanks, sprayers, crop insurance coordination, and drought-resistant planting. Animal Health Policy (Nepal): Nepal’s House passed the Infectious Animal Disease (Control) Bill, aiming to strengthen measures against outbreaks. Livestock Disease Alert (Namibia): Namibia detected foot-and-mouth disease in its southern Kharas FMD-free zone, suspending movement of cloven-hoofed animals and halting cloven-hoofed imports/exports. Food Safety (US): USDA recalled 167,000+ pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat meat over a false federal inspection mark. Farm Risk Tools (Global): Texas A&M’s WISE drought-and-flood risk estimator expanded worldwide for farmers and policymakers. Soil Health Research (US): University of Missouri study finds sulfur in cropland soils has steadily declined since the 1880s, pointing to nutrient-management changes. Fertilizer Supply (Bangladesh): Early char-land cultivation is driving higher fertilizer demand and shortages, sparking protests. Agriculture & Security (Edo, Nigeria): Farmers are returning to fields after years of insecurity, crediting improved state security measures. Trade/Exports (Fiji): A Sigatoka couple’s garage-to-packhouse venture is exporting produce to New Zealand and Japan while buying from local farmers.