Agri-Finance & Development: Türkiye unveiled a $5.3bn, 10-year farm and food financing plan, with an initial $750m World Bank tranche aimed at boosting processing, machinery investment, and market access. World Bank Support: The World Bank also approved a separate $750m Türkiye agrifood sector project to strengthen value chains and producer competitiveness. Food Security in Conflict Zones: FAO launched a nationwide Sudan livestock vaccination drive targeting 9.8m animals and 1.2m livestock households to protect livelihoods amid displacement and crisis. Trade & Sanctions: Russia extended Western food import bans through 2028, covering fruit and vegetables plus broader agri-food categories. Food Safety Monitoring: Georgia’s National Food Agency reported no violations in 129 kindergarten food samples in Tbilisi, while investigations continue after norovirus cases. Industry & Markets: Cargill was named to Fortune’s Change the World list for farmer support and regenerative agriculture scale-up. Wine & Climate Resilience: Tasmania researchers advanced methods to make sparkling wine from bushfire-smoke-affected grapes, aiming to cut smoke taint without stripping aromas. Consumer Health & Risk: A University of Minnesota report highlights how microplastics build up in the environment and the food chain. Local Food Culture: Dubai’s Future Food Forum convenes 750+ CEOs to push UAE food resilience, while multiple regional food festivals and markets spotlight local producers.