Food Security Push (Namibia): Namibia is piloting a Dairy Value Chain Development Scheme to help smallholders become commercially viable, with dairy cattle, feed, training, and extension support in Otjozondjupa, Omaheke, Hardap, Oshikoto and Zambezi. Oversight & Local Development (Zambezi, Namibia): A parliamentary committee praised Zambezi Region projects in education, agriculture and local government, including a modern school and a correctional-service irrigation unit, while flagging gaps like missing police and market facilities. Infrastructure for Farmers (India/Bihar): India’s Cabinet panel approved a ₹3,936-crore four-lane upgrade of NH-31/231’s Khagaria–Purnea stretch to speed bananas and makhana to market and cut flood disruption. Fertilizer Crackdown (Bangladesh): A state minister said fertilizer stocks are adequate and warned that any fertilizer “syndicate” will face action. Climate-Resilient Farming (Bangladesh): Khulna University hosted an ADM-CRAFT workshop on climate-resilient agriculture and food security for coastal Bangladesh. Export Boost (India/J&K): APEDA enabled the first shipment of premium Areko cherries and Scentrose/Centrose plums to Singapore, aiming for higher grower returns. Food Imports Pressure (Ghana): A farmers’ credit union CEO urged tighter controls on illegally imported rice, saying it’s crushing local buyers despite government buffer-stock efforts. Market & Safety (Australia): Farmsafe Australia’s Safer Farms Report says 53 farm deaths and 182 serious injuries occurred in 2025, calling for stronger farm safety culture. Price Watch (Jordan): Jordan’s agriculture ministry says meat and poultry prices fell 6.86% in Q1 2026, citing supply-chain upgrades and diversified import sources. Labour Strain (South Africa/UK not included): North Coast sugarcane growers warn severe labour shortages are delaying harvests and threatening mill viability.