Climate Security for ASEAN: Philippines officials urged ASEAN to fold climate resilience into regional security planning and to mobilize climate finance, tech and partnerships as El Niño risks intensify. Flood Risk to Farms in the Philippines: In Benguet’s La Trinidad Valley, engineers proposed widening drainage and adding storm gates/detention basins to protect strawberry farms from worsening floods. India Wheat Trade Shift: India lifted its wheat export ban, saying depressed domestic prices are hurting farmers and exports should support rabi sowing. Tamil Nadu Airport Fallout: India’s Parandur airport project was scrapped; CPI(M) and others said it would protect lakes/wetlands and farmers’ land, while critics warned of lost growth momentum. Andhra Agrifood Value Push: AP CM Naidu backed non-GMO popcorn maize and processing to move farmers from raw sales to branding, procurement and exports. Bangladesh Jute Pain: Jute yields fell after heavy rain and export demand weakened, pushing prices down and raising farmer losses. El Niño Threat to Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka faces rising drought and water/agriculture stress as El Niño strengthens. India-Russia Fertiliser Assurance: Putin promised uninterrupted energy and fertiliser supplies for Indian farmers amid West Asia disruption. Cattle Health Watch in Europe: A new midge-borne Shamonda virus is spreading in cattle across parts of Europe, with foetal impacts a key concern. Seafood Expo Asia 2026: Singapore will host Seafood Expo Asia/Seafood Processing Asia from Sept 2–4, spotlighting fresh and processed seafood supply chains.