South Korea's agriculture ministry confirmed foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) at one pig farm and five cattle farms in Yecheon, issuing the highest Level 4 alert for the region and six adjacent areas. Quarantine measures are being implemented.
Taiwan's agriculture ministry warned farmers against China's plan to increase atemoya imports, calling it a 'raise, trap, kill' tactic. This follows previous import bans and taxes on Taiwanese fruit, highlighting ongoing trade tensions and China's non-military pressure tactics.
Taiwan's Agriculture Ministry is proposing amendments to pet grooming service contracts to ease financial burdens on small businesses. New options for payment guarantees, including third-party payment custodianship and peer-to-peer insurance, aim to support the industry.
India's agriculture ministry expects stable wheat production for 2025-26 despite weather-related challenges. While industry estimates are lower, increased acreage and improved seed varieties are expected to offset losses from heat stress and unseasonal rainfall.
