Drought Pressure: Farmers in Ireland’s Laois are feeding 125 cows with costly winter feed as months of near-zero rain leave soil moisture far below normal, with one producer calculating losses at about €3,500 a week. Disease Watch: UK livestock are facing rising bluetongue risk, with APHA urging vigilance and noting the virus doesn’t affect humans or food safety. AI for Breeding: China’s “Fengshu 2.0” vertical large model is upgraded for soybean science, aiming to speed data-assisted breeding using genomic, disease and trial records. Water Security: Wales farm groups warn of an urgent water shortage crisis and are pushing for coordinated government action as hot weather tightens supplies. Credit for Production: Bangladesh Bank set a 54% higher target for agricultural and rural credit disbursement for FY26-27 to support farm output and rural jobs. EU Drought Response: The EU called for proactive drought risk management ahead of COP17, urging investment in preparedness and land restoration. Biofuel Compliance: ORLEN won EU-recognised certification for bio-based feedstock co-hydrotreatment at its Plock refinery, enabling more renewable fuel components toward transport targets. Trade Flows: Ukraine’s agri trade with the EU rose 11% to $8.553B in the first half of 2026 as duty-free quotas fill faster under updated rules. Farming Tech Careers: A profile highlights how AI and tech roles are growing inside food and poultry production, showing new career paths tied to agriculture.