Coastal Resilience: Great South Bay oyster farmers say the brutal winter cut plantings and gear hard, but the season is rebounding after repairs; local officials warn overfishing, fertilization, waste disposal and climate change threaten the bay’s future. Plant-Based Policy Push: The EU’s new Protein Action Plan targets more plant proteins for livestock supply chains and schools, but stops short of shifting away from animal agriculture. Weather Risk for Farmers: Kenya Met forecasts El Niño effects starting in October, with above-average rains likely but rainfall still hinging on the Indian Ocean Dipole—while Asia’s rice belt faces worsening dry conditions as El Niño deepens. Fertilizer Security: India approved a new urea investment policy to boost self-reliance and manage foreign-exchange risk as demand rises and overuse concerns grow. Water & Drought Funding: A £1.3M grant scheme in Cambridgeshire backs farmers to improve water efficiency and drought resilience. Dairy Pressure: NFU Scotland urges higher milk prices as hot weather tightens supply and spot prices jump, widening the gap with farmgate returns. Aquaculture Setback: Spain’s Nueva Pescanova shelved its planned commercial octopus farm after regulatory delays. Trade & Value Chains: Nepal and South Korea signed a grant to strengthen fruit and vegetable value chains and legal information access for farmers. Local Tech for Farms: A case-sealing automation upgrade helps a UK salad potato supplier keep up with seasonal labor and output demands.