Renewables for farms: Vatican sources say a ~€100m agrivoltaic solar project (80–90MW) could power the Holy See for up to two years, with crops grown under panels to cut evaporation and protect plants. Blue Economy funding: Sabah industry players want Budget 2027 support for aquaculture and coastal tourism, including low-interest finance, longer tax breaks, diesel help for boats, and seed research support. Sustainable pest control: South Africa’s Stellenbosch vineyards are increasingly using ~1,000 Indian Runner ducks to replace pesticides, boosting biodiversity and supporting regenerative soil goals. Climate shocks hit food: Sudan farmers face Nile water stress amid conflict and El Niño-linked rainfall delays, raising drought risk and irrigation failures. El Niño planning for Ethiopia: A regional food-security report warns western/eastern Ethiopia of below-average rains while other areas face flood risk later in the year. Drought relief for UK livestock: Defra announced a £65m drought package, adding SFI support and on-farm reservoir funding as grass and fodder shortages worsen. Water-smart agriculture in Kenya: Kenya’s Ruiru Prison Farm irrigation project targets 100 acres of coffee plus horticulture and a large tree nursery, aiming to boost production and institutional food security. Crop resilience research: Moldova students report grafted watermelon performs better under water stress than non-grafted plants, pointing to practical drought adaptation for horticulture. Farm value chain pressure: Côte d’Ivoire cocoa farmers say they’re still not paid fairly despite global chocolate demand, keeping many producers trapped in poverty.