FAO Investment Focus: FAO says agrifood systems are under unprecedented strain and argues investment is the lever to “turn potential into progress,” highlighting its 2025 push that helped design $7.8B in new public projects across 44 countries and supported 254 ongoing projects worth $51B. Fertilizer Watch: A new report projects the global urea market to rise from $82.5B (2026) to $104.3B by 2033, underpinned by growing crop nutrient demand. Brazil Sugar/Ethanol Deal: IG4 says it aims to complete a potential purchase of Raizen before March 2027, pending creditor approval, as it shifts deeper into agribusiness. Livestock Biosecurity: The U.S. confirms a second New World screwworm case in Texas cattle, renewing pressure on sterile-fly response planning and cross-border coordination. Trade Certainty: U.S., Mexico and Canada face USMCA renewal decisions; nearly 160 ag and food groups urge renewal, warning farmers about uncertainty ahead. Caribbean Blue Economy: CRFM and FAO launch an open-access Caribbean blue economy knowledge hub to share fisheries, aquaculture and marine planning tools across the region. Guyana Livestock: GLDA rejects claims that the Onverwagt abattoir is inactive, citing production figures and calling allegations misinformation. Ethanol Policy: India’s government reiterates E20 is safe and says it won’t affect vehicle insurance validity, while noting ethanol demand supports agricultural feedstocks.