Institutional Support: Somalia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation received Turkish equipment (computers, printers, TV screens) from TIKA to modernise operations and speed public service delivery. Food Security Inputs: Ghana kicked off fertiliser distribution of 40,000 bags to smallholder farmers under the Feed Ghana Programme, aiming to cut costs and lift yields. Rural Development & Land: India’s Department of Land Resources and the World Bank discussed land governance reforms, land records modernisation, watershed work and digital public services. Climate & Finance for Farms: NABARD Chairman Shaji Krishnan V said rural India is the “central pillar” of India’s net zero path, arguing climate money must reach small farmers and rural institutions. Agriculture Under Conflict: Nigeria’s Zamfara saw a deadly terrorist raid on farms, killing 17 farmers and injuring others. Animal Health Systems: South Africa’s foot-and-mouth disease fight highlights the need for stronger nationwide tracking to control outbreaks and protect the beef sector. Cold-Chain for Smallholders: Kenya’s solar-powered cold storage model is helping farmers reduce post-harvest losses and reach export markets. Weather Risk: Australia’s El Niño is under way, with potential knock-on risks for wheat, sugar and beef production. Farm Tech in Action: China’s Heilongjiang is using drones and an “space-air-ground” monitoring system as mechanisation ramps up for summer crops. Horticulture Breakthrough: An Andhra Pradesh farmer proved apples can be grown in 45°C heat using an Israeli variety, with government exploring scalability.