El Niño support for fishers and farmers (Philippines): The Department of Agriculture in Bicol is preparing a P3.3B package for farmers and fisherfolk as El Niño bites, including crop insurance, irrigation, seeds, farm machinery, and drought-tolerant crops, plus additional funding for fisheries agencies. Vietnam business momentum (agro-fish backdrop): Vietnam reported 149,700 new enterprises in nine months, with the agro-forestry-fishery sector adding 1,588 firms, alongside GDP growth of 9.95% in Q3 and 4.21% growth in agriculture, forestry and fisheries. Marine processing investment (Spain): Galicia’s Sea minister backed modernization at Mariscos Gilmar in Vilanova de Arousa, citing EU-backed funding to upgrade facilities and production for higher-value octopus products. Squid science workshop sparks union complaints (Vigo): An international Illex shortfin squid workshop in Vigo drew protests from Argentine unions, who say Argentina wasn’t invited, even as scientists aim to update stock knowledge for the South Atlantic fishery. Stone crab season kickoff (Florida): Everglades City held its annual Blessing of the Fleet ahead of the Oct. 15 stone crab season, reinforcing community ties as the commercial fishery prepares for a costly year. Bycatch-cutting gear trial (Cornwall): A floating scarecrow and “scarybird” kite trial off Cornwall reduced seabird net entanglements by 61%, offering a practical tool for fisheries to protect diving seabirds.