AgriZero NZ Funding: New Zealand’s AgriZero NZ secured a $117m boost (total $308m) with fresh partners, aiming to speed farm emissions tools to help exporters keep premium market access. Livestock Health: Namibia confirmed more FMD cases in Karasburg (79 new cases across 11 farms), with surveillance and traceability ramped up. Farm Support & Inputs: Namibia also faces pressure as farmers hit by FMD still must pay the national minimum wage, while a separate Namibia irrigation appeal seeks government backing for aging infrastructure. Pest Control Breakthrough: Kenya’s KALRO developed “Tsetse Fly Shield,” using waterbuck-linked compounds to deter tsetse bites and cut disease risk without killing insects. Food Prices Watch: Ireland and the euro area show inflation still being driven mainly by energy, but economists warn food-price risks are rising. Trade & Logistics: Poland and Romania rejected Ukraine’s push for expanded grain transit and subsidies, raising concerns about trapped stocks and next-season planting. Sugar Quota Uncertainty: The Philippines’ sugar regulator asked for time to decide on meeting US quota as El Niño threatens output. Market Access for Farmers: Nigeria’s ports authority is targeting non-oil export bottlenecks to boost cargo flow and forex inflows. Youth & Skills in Ag: Guyana’s Agriculture Month spotlighted innovation, mechanisation, and climate-smart practices to draw young people into farming and fisheries.