Smart Farming Push (Indonesia): Indonesia’s PM-AAS system says it can lift rice productivity to 12.4 tons per hectare by combining jajar legowo planting, modern cultivation, and precision agriculture to cut input costs while boosting yields. Protected Cultivation (China): Hotan’s greenhouses in Xinjiang use automated climate control, drip irrigation, and intelligent water management to grow vegetables and fruits year-round for steadier food supply in harsh desert conditions. Arid-Region Agriculture (China): A report highlights Ningxia’s “green revolution,” where smart greenhouses and tech-linked farming help deliver two harvests a year and support exports. Disaster Monitoring Tech (China & Central Asia): China and Central Asian partners sign a plan for the “Tianwu Constellation” satellite network to share remote-sensing data for earthquakes, agricultural pests, and glacial flood risks. Farm Safety (India): A farmer in Medak, India, dies after being struck by lightning while repairing an agricultural borewell. Trade & Policy Watch (India–US): India is reportedly seeking a “sunset clause” in an interim trade deal as Washington’s policy direction stays uncertain. Food Security Risk (El Niño): Coverage warns El Niño could disrupt planting and harvests across Asia-Pacific, feeding into food-market volatility. Market/Export Signal (India): GI-tagged Rewa Sundarja mango exports to the UAE get a boost via first commercial shipments, aiming to raise farmer earnings.