Renewables vs farmland: Bulgaria saw a nationwide protest demanding a temporary moratorium on building wind and solar plants on agricultural land, after concerns that municipal leasing is taking away pastures without a clear national energy plan. Food safety: Vermont ordered a voluntary egg recall after Salmonella was found at Leaping Bear Farm, linking 14 illnesses and prompting a full stop to egg sales while officials investigate. Agri supply chain under conflict: Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s Bunge-owned Oleina sunflower oil plant in Dnipro, forcing a shutdown and raising risks for regional food processing. Trade pressure on farm exports: Sri Lanka’s betel leaf exports to Pakistan are falling sharply as Pakistan’s steep tariffs make Sri Lankan bulath less competitive. Mechanisation skills gap: Nigeria’s AGCOMS launched an academy to train operators and technicians, arguing tractors alone won’t transform productivity without human capacity. Horticulture infrastructure push: Ghana’s “24-hour economy” plan targets greenhouses plus cold storage, logistics and export links (including the Tamale Air Cargo Hub) to scale high-value crops. Smart farming adoption: The Philippines is studying China’s smart farming systems and sending startups to Taiwan’s Smart Agriweek to find tech and market partnerships. Market integrity: Alabama warned cattle buyers about fake social media sellers after a scam cost buyers more than $100,000. Regional ag cooperation: Belarus and Azerbaijan plan a joint agricultural town in Karabakh in 2027, alongside a lift manufacturing venture.