ASEAN Haze Response: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim urged ASEAN to tighten cross-border haze handling after hazardous air readings in Serian, calling for deeper investigation of open burning. Rural Circular Economy: New Zealand confirmed regulations for a nationwide Rural Recycling Scheme from 1 March 2027, with Agrecovery set to run regulated recycling for agrichemical containers, bale wrap, silage sheet and agricultural bags. Fisheries Training Push: Arunachal Pradesh inaugurated a State Agriculture Information Hub and flagged off Matsya e-Vaahini and e-Rickshaw services to improve fish farmers’ logistics and training access. Agri Trade & Weather Watch: South Africa’s agri confidence is rising, but El Niño-linked hotter, drier conditions could lift food inflation; meanwhile, Middle East demand is flagged as a growth export market. Biosecurity & Farm Risk: Ohio researchers urged soybean growers to scout for red crown rot as warm, wet conditions favor spread. Food Supply Moves: Ukraine sent five new grain ships from Chernomorsk and Odesa as Black Sea export procedures continue. Tech for Climate-Smart Farming: Azerbaijan’s Climate Week in Baku highlighted AI and digital tools for climate-resilient agriculture. Policy & Integrity in Horticulture (India): India’s NHB paused fresh horticulture grant applications for one month amid subsidy guideline scrutiny. New Insect Industry Hub (S. Korea): Gangwon Province opened the country’s first insect industry hub complex to scale edible insect protein production. Agritech Research: China and Greece researchers found an RNA virus in the two-spotted spider mite may help it survive heat and pesticides.