Disaster Recovery in the Philippines: Tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay plus the southwest monsoon (habagat) have damaged agriculture worth ₱1.03B, hitting 25,662 hectares and 30,073 farmers across multiple regions; rice took the biggest hit (₱589.44M, 16,105 MT), with high-value crops also badly affected, and the DA says more losses may surface as assessments continue while it prepares ₱177.67M in seeds and other inputs plus NFA rice aid. Crop Insurance Push: The Philippine House approved HB 10365 to expand the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation’s coverage for farmers and fisherfolk, adding protection for high-value crops, livestock, aquaculture, fishery products, agroforestry, and more against calamities, diseases and pests. Kenya Seed Crackdown: Kenya’s agriculture ministry announced a fresh crackdown on counterfeit seeds, warning fake maize inputs can fail months later and deepen farmers’ losses as weather stress grows. Liberia Solar Boost: Liberia’s electricity regulator issued a 20MW solar license to LEC for Mount Coffee, backed by a World Bank project, aiming to cut diesel dependence and add capacity for 200,000+ urban residents. South Africa Pecan Outlook: South Africa’s 2026 pecan harvest is progressing with strong quality—94% of exported nuts so far have kernel percentages above 55%, supporting export potential. Local Market Pressure in Benguet: In the Philippines’ Benguet, farmers dumped cabbage and carrots after low prices and weak buyer demand made transport to trading centers too costly.