Drought Relief in the UK: Prime Minister Andy Burnham authorized £65m in extra support for drought-hit farmers in England and Wales, targeting sustainable farming payments and faster help for reservoirs and water access as cereal yields slide. Water Governance Clash (Hawaii): Hawaii’s BLNR blocked a long-term East Maui water license for Mahi Pono and set up a contested hearing over stream diversion permits, after intense testimony from residents and Native Hawaiian voices. Climate Law in China: China’s landmark Ecological and Environmental Code took effect, tightening rules on pollution control and ecological protection as the country pushes green modernization. Green Energy for Farms (Poland/Netherlands): Research found wild bees and plants thriving around gravel bases at wind turbines in western Poland, while the Netherlands reported the first seaweed harvest grown between offshore wind turbines. Organic Market Push (India): APEDA and Tripura organized an international organic buyer-seller meet to link farmers and exporters with global buyers. Ag Finance (Ghana/Nigeria): Ghana’s central bank urged banks to build flexible, season-friendly lending for agriculture SMEs, while Nigeria saw agriculture credit rise to N3.86tn as oil and gas lending fell. Skills for Food Jobs (UK): Arla launched a school-focused careers push to tackle the dairy sector’s skills gap.