Water & Land Governance: Australia’s Murray-Darling Basin Authority says it will release its “what we were told” report on June 24, summarizing 2,400+ submissions on how the 2012 basin plan should be adjusted for efficiency and climate change. Farm Tech & Inputs: In California’s Salinas Valley, AI laser and camera robots are helping growers cut pesticide use by 70% and save about $250 per acre by targeting weeds and pests more precisely. Biosecurity & Crop Protection: Syngenta and Ascribe Bioscience struck a deal to bring PHYTALIX, a next-gen biofungicide, to Asian rice farmers, aiming to boost resistance and yields in integrated pest management. Climate Shock for Food Systems: Scientists warn El Niño is forming and could reach historic strength, raising the odds of costly heat, floods, droughts, and fires that threaten farm output worldwide. Policy & Fairness in Subsidies: A World Bank report says Bangladesh’s fertilizer subsidies heavily favor large landholders—top 20% get about half the benefits, while the bottom 40% receive just 15%. Agri Finance for Green Growth: Kyrgyzstan’s World Bank-backed program will launch a $59m green guarantee mechanism to expand financing for environmentally friendly technologies and climate resilience. Solar on Farmland: Ohio’s Supreme Court ordered more detailed visual-impact review for an 800MW agrivoltaic solar project before approval.