Crop Value-Add Push (Malaysia): Durian growers are being urged to cut peak-season oversupply losses by shifting beyond fresh fruit into products like tempoyak and durian paste, with FAMA support via 90 sales centres and a set price for kampung durian. Food Prices Watch (Global): FAO says global food prices edged down in June for a second straight month, led by falls in sugar, cereals and dairy, while rice rose on strong Asian demand. Post-Harvest & Cold Chain (Zimbabwe): A rethink of Zimbabwe’s Cold Storage Commission is calling out post-harvest losses as the real bottleneck, pushing for redesigned cold-chain solutions for smallholders. Market Access & Infrastructure (Nigeria): Nigeria inaugurated 23 renewable mini-grids under the Africa Minigrids Programme to power rural enterprise and link to agriculture electrification efforts. Export Support (Jordan): Jordan reports 19 companies backed under its agricultural export support programme, with subsidies for air and maritime freight and more than 500 farmers benefiting. Smart Farming Tool (Global): FAO launched CropSuit, a free app that matches crops to local soil and climate conditions to improve yields and fertilizer use. Agri Inputs & Business (Corteva/Arevo): Corteva and Arevo partnered on Arginex Soy, an arginine-based seed treatment aimed at stronger roots, nodulation and soybean performance. Supply Chain Shock (Trinidad & Tobago): A chicken shortage is blamed on structural weaknesses, including heavy reliance on imported broiler eggs and gaps in local production planning. Farm Finance (Wales): Wales launched a £5m Sustainable Agriculture Loan Scheme offering fixed-rate loans for energy, renewables, waste management and equipment to build farm resilience. Cold Storage Boost (US): Detroit’s Eastern Market opened Shed 7, adding cold storage suites to strengthen regional produce distribution.