Budget Signals for Farmers: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim says the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security’s Budget 2027 allocation is likely to rise, citing strong MAHA 2026 performance and a push to keep new programmes focused on farmers and smallholders. Anti-Corruption in Inputs: He also ordered MACC to investigate delays in Fertiliser 3 supply to paddy farmers in Kedah’s MADA area, warning contracts could be terminated and companies prosecuted if wrongdoing is found. Disaster Recovery and Food Systems: Nepal’s Bhotekoshi flash floods have killed at least 1,339 people so far, with DNA samples collected from 1,181 bodies for identification; damage includes 1,806 hectares of agricultural land and major road/bridge losses, while recovery planning targets temporary shelters and restoring transport links. Climate Pressure on Agriculture: A new study links stronger El Niño events to human-driven warming, arriving as officials warn the current “super” El Niño could intensify extreme weather that hits crops and water supplies. Skills for Farm Modernisation: Uganda is developing a practical curriculum to train youth in agricultural mechanisation, irrigation, farm structures and soil testing to close technical gaps and reduce reliance on foreign expertise. Market Access and Value Chains: In Bukidnon, officials backed indigenous coffee growers and expanded seedling distribution, positioning coffee as a higher-value alternative to traditional monocrops. Weather Disruptions in Asia: Gilgit-Baltistan’s Ghizer and Hunza were hit by cloudburst floods, damaging crops and orchards, blocking roads, and disrupting electricity as the Karakoram Highway faced closures from landslides. Ag Tech for Smarter Decisions: Google DeepMind says AI can help Indian farmers make more targeted, cost-effective decisions by using data that district-level policies often miss for individual needs. Farm Policy and Emissions Debate: New Zealand’s Labour leader Chris Hipkins avoided committing to agricultural emissions pricing, saying the party is focused on reducing farm emissions—while critics note the policy has been central in past campaigns. Animal Health Watch: Ireland’s agriculture ministry warns sheep farmers about high-risk lamb weaning and diet changes, stressing vaccination and stress control to prevent sudden deaths.**