Trade & Fisheries: Thailand says it’s ready to escalate Malaysia’s June 1 suspension of imports for five Thai shrimp species to WTO/ASEAN if talks fail, while rolling out 13 measures to protect southern shrimp farmers and keep farm-gate prices from sliding. Water-Smart Farming: A Philippine lawmaker urged government-led farmland leveling to improve irrigation efficiency as El Niño drought fears return, alongside rainwater harvesting and solar pumping. Border Water Politics: Bangladesh’s new government and India’s West Bengal shift are putting the Ganges and Teesta back in focus, with diplomats pushing for renewed cooperation on shared rivers. Farmgate Prices: Nashik onion growers question relaxed procurement norms after the Centre’s onion buy rate (Rs 15.80/kg) is seen as not covering input costs, despite eased size/quality rules. Agri-Value Chains: Bhaderwah’s 4th Lavender Festival wrapped up, spotlighting the “Purple Revolution” and linking farmers to buyers through meets and processing talks. Climate & Food Security: Experts warn monsoon rains can wash land-based waste into seas, calling for a national marine litter policy beyond beach cleanups. Weather Watch: IMD issued thunderstorm alerts for Madhya Pradesh as the monsoon advances. EU-India Agri-Food: An EU delegation will visit Assam (June 8-9) to explore collaboration, including tea and agri-food processing. Invasive Species: A study flags at least 112 non-native species in Japanese waters, with warming helping marine invasions spread and threatening aquaculture. El Niño Risk: Scientists warn a potentially “Godzilla” El Niño could reshape India’s monsoon and food prices.