Organic Spice Push in India’s Northeast: Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi got Northeast India’s biggest organic spice processing plant, inaugurated by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, with a Rs 32-crore facility expected to help about 5,500 organic farmers via better processing, lower post-harvest losses, and stronger market access. El Niño Drought Watch in PNG: Papua New Guinea’s disaster minister says assessments show emerging dry conditions in the Highlands and Southern Coastal regions, with a likelihood of a drought emergency and a call for early preparedness. Climate Risk for Major Crops: A crop-focused overview flags cocoa, corn, rice, wheat, sugarcane and soybeans as especially exposed to heat, drought and rainfall swings, urging resilient varieties, irrigation and soil management. Fertiliser Trade Squeezed: FAO reports global fertiliser trade volume down 30% in Jan–Apr 2026 due to Middle East war disruptions, with a slow, uneven recovery and worries for the 2026–27 season. Farmers’ Water Tension (Cauvery): Tamil Nadu’s opposition leader reiterates “no dam” at Mekedatu, warning farmers face hardship if water releases remain constrained. Philippines Tuna Up: The Philippines logged a 14.6% rise in 2025 tuna catch to 230,347 MT, led by skipjack. Japan Aquaculture Milestone: A closed-cycle salmon trial in Japan targets land-based farming as climate-driven predation cuts river returns. India Export Win: APEDA facilitated Uttarakhand fresh litchi’s first shipment to Italy (1 MT), opening a European market entry. Paraquat Ban Call: Indian doctors renew calls for a full paraquat ban, citing high toxicity and fatal poisoning cases.