Sugarcane Pest Alert (Philippines): Passi City in Iloilo says red-striped soft scale insects have hit 3,337.85 hectares of sugarcane, threatening livelihoods of about 8,000 farmers and workers, and the city has declared a state of calamity while damage is still being assessed. Stubble Burning Watch (India): India’s CAQM will re-test its “burnt area” protocol after satellite and ground readings diverged for Punjab and Haryana, a key issue for Delhi-NCR air pollution from paddy stubble burning. Farm Safety (US): With harvest season underway, local responders stress fire prevention from equipment, fall hazards, and grain-bin rescue readiness. Crop Resilience (Kenya): KALRO’s new pigeonpea variety Mituki is letting farmers harvest much earlier and multiple times, boosting income during dry periods. Water & Floods (Nepal): Nepal’s deadliest disaster since 2015 continues after a frozen-ground collapse triggered a massive flood wave, with thousands still missing. Rural Investment (China): China unveiled a 2030 rural revitalisation funding push combining fiscal support, credit, insurance, bonds and private capital to strengthen food security. Wheat Policy Pressure (Pakistan): FPCCI calls for a fundamental wheat policy overhaul, including strategic reserves and market-stabilisation rather than suppressing farm-gate prices. Tea Quality & Politics (Kenya): KTDA links uneven tea bonuses to poor green-leaf quality, handling issues and political interference.