ASEAN Market Access: Malaysia signed two ASEAN MOUs to expand agri-food, agri-commodity and forestry trade and unlock climate-smart tech, aiming to strengthen regional food supply chains against floods, droughts and cross-border pests. India Onion Price Controls: India began retail onion sales from government buffer stock at ₹35/kg via mobile vans and co-ops as Delhi prices hit ₹62/kg, blaming hoarding and profiteering for volatility. Nepal-China Flood Disaster: Flash floods on the Nepal-China border after a glacial collapse have killed hundreds and left over 1,300 missing, with large-scale rescue and airlifts underway. AI for Farming Goes Wider: Google DeepMind’s satellite-based ALU and AMED models, first built for India, are now being used across Asia-Pacific and Africa for farm monitoring, crop advisories and even farmer credit. Livestock & Breeding: India’s ICAR-NBAGR officially registered Nagal pig as a distinct indigenous breed, highlighting its low-input hardiness for local farming systems. Agri-Industry Investment: Cargill opened a new retail feed facility in Washington state to boost regional feed supply and cut transport miles.