Budget Relief for Food and Fish Inputs: Bangladesh’s 2026-27 budget proposes lower source tax on essentials, including fish, plus VAT and duty cuts aimed at easing prices for daily staples and key farm inputs. Agri & Fisheries Tax Concessions: The same budget package includes exemptions for pesticide and fertiliser raw materials, and concessionary import benefits for poultry, dairy and fish feed inputs—meant to support production and reduce costs. Aquaculture Expansion in Dry Regions: Zimbabwe’s Presidential Community Fisheries Scheme plans to scale fish farming into drier provinces like Matabeleland, citing underground water and heat for faster growth cycles. Ocean Data Funding Shock: The U.S. is set to dismantle a major deep-sea ocean monitoring system, raising concerns for weather and ocean forecasting as fishermen and scientists scramble for alternatives. Fisheries Business Pressure: New Hampshire seafood shops report rising costs and higher fish and seafood prices, while political figures face scrutiny over tariffs and energy-linked investments. Local Aquaculture/Seafood Training: Farmers in Mudzi, Zimbabwe received training on pond construction and fingerling management as part of the national aquaculture rollout.