Regional Cooperation: SAARC Agriculture Centre held a coordination meeting in Dhaka to map joint agriculture, food systems, livestock and fisheries programs for 2027, stressing stronger government–private–development partner collaboration to make South Asian farming more resilient. Farm Inputs & Soil Health: India’s Fertilizer Innovation Centre India (FIC India) met Odisha’s deputy chief minister to discuss setting up an FIC unit and a Fertilizer Academy in the state, aiming to cut chemical fertilizer reliance while improving soil health and nutrient management. Mechanisation Support: Gujarat extended the purchase deadline for eligible farmers under its Chief Minister Mechanisation Scheme by 15 days, citing delivery bottlenecks after applications were approved in bulk. Livestock Health Alert: In Karnataka’s Gonikoppal area, eight buffaloes died amid a mysterious disease; veterinary teams collected organs and blood samples for lab testing to find the cause. Agri-Trade Linkages: China signalled continued demand for Kyrgyz fruit and vegetables, with Kyrgyz Export urging more stable niche shipments and possible joint production, while noting China’s customs safety requirements. Food & Waste Innovation: Tamil Nadu researchers reported a heat-loving fungus that turns rotting rice straw into valuable industrial enzymes and bioactive compounds via fermentation, pointing to circular bioeconomy potential. Climate Risk for Farmers: Mysuru district in India faces a 47% rainfall deficit and drought-hit conditions; officials were told not to pressurise farmers for loan repayments and to ensure crop-insurance registration and compensation.