El Niño Watch: NASA satellites flag a major Pacific warm-water buildup that could mean El Niño later this year, with Southeast Asia warning of heat and rain disruption that can hit rice and palm oil livelihoods. Food Safety Crackdown: India’s FSSAI flagged 15 brands (including Storia and Troovy) for misleading “healthy/organic/zero maida/vegan” claims, ordering corrected labelling to prevent consumer deception. Cold Storage Push (Bangladesh): Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid says Bangladesh will set up 2,000 mini cold storages in 1–2 years, run by farmer cooperatives and solar power, to curb price drops for perishables. Trade Access for Farmers (China-Africa): China opened cashew market access for more African exporters under unified inspection and quarantine rules starting June 9. Market Access (Nepal-India Tea): Nepal’s tea factories shut down over India’s stricter testing SOP, threatening exports for Ilam and other eastern producers. Agri Tech & Climate: China calls for stronger functional zoning to coordinate agricultural, ecological and urban space—aiming to refine land-use governance. Ethanol Supply Chain (India): India’s sugarcane-to-ethanol blending push continues, linking farm output to fuel policy and farmer income goals.