Fertiliser probe in Kedah: Malaysia’s MACC opened an investigation into delays in supplementary compound fertiliser distribution to padi farmers in Kedah, after a complaint by PESAWAH, with the probe also looking at governance weaknesses. Farm safety for harvest: A local emergency responder warned that fall harvest hazards are often preventable, urging better equipment maintenance to prevent field fires, plus safer handling around grain bins and power take-offs. Aquaculture levy fight: Kenya’s Lake Victoria fish farmers escalated their legal battle over new aquaculture charges, appealing a High Court decision that upheld licensing fees and a levy that they say could threaten small operators. New crop genetics for drylands: Kenya’s KALRO-developed pigeonpea variety (Mituki) is helping farmers harvest in about three months and earn income even during dry periods. Pesticide harm spotlight: A new study estimates 402–433 million cases of acute pesticide poisoning among farmers and agricultural workers each year, with South Asia worst affected. Water for rice in Tamil Nadu: India’s Mettur Dam discharge was increased to 12,000 cusecs to support Cauvery delta irrigation for samba cultivation. Co-op seed push in Manipur: BBSSL and MASOCA signed an MoU to expand seed production and improve access to quality seeds through a cooperative-led network. Dairy credit in Gujarat: India distributed 6.57 lakh RuPay Kisan Credit Cards to dairy farmers via cooperative banks to improve timely, lower-cost liquidity. Shrimp industry scale-up: Ecuador’s shrimp sector is growing fast and shifting toward more industrial, large-scale outdoor operations, with exports now comparable to Norway’s salmon by volume. Pineapple investment drive in Malaysia: Malaysia’s MAHA 2026 saw LPNM secure potential pineapple investments worth over RM2.3 billion, pushing downstream processing and high-value products.