Protected Agriculture Push (Qatar): Qatar expanded protected farming in 2025, converting 654,000 sq m of open land into protected farms and distributing 1,864 insect-proof net houses, alongside organic cultivation reaching 813,000 sq m. Policy & Accountability (Uganda): Uganda’s Auditor General flagged major funding and delivery problems in multi-billion FIEFOC projects, citing delays, unspent funds, and outstanding receivables that undermine food security and climate resilience goals. Food Prices & Supply Strain (US): An agricultural economist points to weather shocks, labor shortages, energy and shipping costs, and trade fallout behind steep jumps in produce prices—lettuce up ~32% and tomatoes up ~20% year over year—suggesting relief won’t be quick. Climate Pressure on Food Systems (US Gulf): Scientists mapped one of the Gulf of Mexico’s largest summer “dead zones” in 39 years, driven by nutrient pollution and climate change, threatening fisheries and coastal livelihoods. Farm Support for Resilience (Zimbabwe): Zimbabwe urged farmers to “bale it, do not burn it” ahead of likely El Niño-linked dry conditions, while feedlot expansion and local feed production models aim to protect livestock during drought. Recall Watch (Food Safety): Taylor Farms expanded a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce tied to a cyclospora outbreak, with products shipped to 27 states. Market Access (Fiji): Fiji opened the Wainunu Farmers Market to cut transport costs and help local growers sell closer to home.