Farm Safety Net: U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith flagged the start of about $423M in improved ARC/PLC payments for Mississippi producers under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, aimed at better matching today’s farm costs. Aquaculture Certification: Bakkafrost says its Faroe Islands salmon farms became the first globally to earn ASC recognition under the new Farm Standard, with all its Faroe and Scotland operations ASC-certified by April 2026. Feed & Training Push: Zambia’s fisheries ministry backed Kamimbi Aqua Fish feed, highlighting rising aquaculture output and renewed investment in farmer training. Skills for Fish Farming: Nigeria’s IDEAS-TVET program trained 450 youths and women in Suleja on fisheries/aquaculture and related livelihoods. Shrimp Health Research: Phileo by Lesaffre reported study findings linking shrimp gut health to better welfare and growth, pointing to practical farm management signals. Shellfish Restoration: Gulf Shellfish Institute received initial approval to plant 1.2M southern hard clams in Little Bokeelia Bay as part of a broader seagrass-and-clam recovery effort. Policy & Governance: Liberia launched a three-year push with EJF and NaFAA to strengthen fisheries transparency and tackle IUU fishing. Regional Seafood Trade: Andhra Pradesh’s seafood exports hit $2.72B in 2025-26, with the state driving about a third of India’s export value.