El Niño Budget Push (Philippines): The Department of Agriculture and National Irrigation Administration asked lawmakers for higher 2027 funding to protect farmers and fisherfolk, citing low PAF distribution and the need for more fertilizer and fisheries support. Farmer Protest & Trade Pressure (India): Punjab farmers began a week-long MSP and India-US trade deal protest at the Chandigarh-Mohali border, demanding MSP based on C2+50% and debt waivers. Weather Data for Farmers (India): NABARD and IMD signed an MoU to feed district/block agro-meteorological forecasts and alerts into DiCRA’s open platform. Rice Procurement Target (India): India set a lower 2026-27 Kharif paddy procurement target at 708.64 lakh tonnes, reflecting reduced acreage. Circular Ag Research (India): AM/NS India and ICAR-IARI launched research on using iron ore tailings in agriculture to support soil health and circular economy. Paddy-to-Power Link (India): Erratic monsoon lifted August petrol and diesel demand, with diesel usage rising as farmers relied more on irrigation pumps. Data Centre Backlash Meets AI (Vietnam/India): Vietnam weighs a US$3.5bn AI data centre complex, while India faces court scrutiny over soy oil labeling claims. Regional Water Tensions (India-Pakistan): India rejected a Hague ruling on the Indus Waters Treaty, keeping the dispute in focus for agriculture-reliant downstream regions. SCO Security & Development (China/Asia): Xi urged SCO members to prioritize security while pushing development cooperation, including projects tied to trade, rail, renewable energy and agriculture.