Fuel Pressure on Small-Scale Fishing: Fisherfolk in Manila Bay protested fresh fuel price hikes as they restart fishing after months of monsoon disruption, warning higher diesel and gasoline costs will squeeze already thin margins. Fisheries Policy & Data Systems: Malaysia is rolling out a centralized Fishermen Database System (PADAN) to streamline aid and subsidies, aiming for faster, better-targeted welfare delivery. Livestock Pasture Reform: Nepal’s lawmakers are pushing to update pasture policy to boost wool, milk, and meat output, targeting import substitution and export growth. Animal Welfare Oversight: Northern Ireland’s farmed-animal watchdog is threatening legal action over alleged gaps in DAERA’s animal welfare control plans and inspection coverage. Farm Economics & Risk: In South Jersey, a spring freeze left apple growers facing major losses and fewer picking options, forcing farms to pivot to other crops and events. EU Farm Prices: Eurostat reports EU milk prices down 16.6% while input costs rise, adding pressure to farm profitability. Aquaculture Cost Crunch: Shrimp farmers in India’s Andhra Pradesh threaten a three-month crop holiday unless government addresses rising feed and seed costs and supports prices. Fisheries Security: Iran reports missing fishermen after drone attacks on two fishing boats near Hormozgan. Market Diversification in Food Trade: China’s fruit and vegetable imports from Vietnam rose 19.3% in the first half of 2026, led by durians.