Egypt’s Desert Gamble: Egypt’s New Delta project aims to bring 924,000 hectares of desert into cultivation with large-scale irrigation, targeting food security and export growth beyond the Nile. Water-Saving Rice: In the Philippines’ Isabela, farmers are being trained on Alternate Wetting and Drying as Magat Dam levels near critical ground amid El Niño-linked dryness. Fish Kill Watch: The LLDA is investigating a fish kill on Laguna de Bay’s Rizal side, pointing to a widespread algal bloom and earlier saltwater backflow from Manila Bay. Cold Chain for Fish: Tanzania is pushing a major fishing port investment, but the report flags that without LPG-powered cold storage, landed fish risk spoilage and lost value. Farmers vs. Land Deals: Karnataka’s Bidadi “AI City” sparked violent protests and FIRs against more than 20 farmers, with officials planning talks and a resurvey under police protection. Fuel Support for Fishing: Indonesia set a special fuel price for commercial fishers (30–200 GT), using BPDP funds to narrow the cost gap. Drought Pressure: Tamil Nadu farmers held interfaith prayers for rain in Kerala to refill the Mullaperiyar Dam as water levels stay low. Repair Rights: Minnesota and other states settled with John Deere, pushing easier access to repair resources for farmers. Food Prices: Nepal’s Kalimati market set wholesale prices for key produce, including tomatoes, potatoes, greens, and mushrooms.