Drought Relief for Farmers (UK): UK PM Andy Burnham announced a £65m support package as heatwave and drought slash yields and threaten food prices, including help for reservoirs and environmental schemes, while farmers warn trust is still low. Water Stress Across Crops (India): Telangana fruit growers face delayed rains and rising temperatures; horticulture experts issued variety and water-saving cultivation guidance. Livestock Health Alert (UK): Bluetongue is spreading in England’s south-west, with farmers reporting major sheep losses and urging vaccination. Dual-Use Solar for Farms: Agrivoltaics is gaining momentum as a way to keep food production while generating renewable power, with new guidance on what crops and systems work best. Europe’s Drying Rivers: Satellite and monitoring reports show Europe’s rivers shrinking fast, with record-low flows hitting agriculture and industry. Sustainability in Supply Chains (PepsiCo): PepsiCo says regenerative practices now cover millions of acres and highlights low-carbon inputs and precision farming in EU/UK potato sourcing. Marine Restoration (Sicily): Divers and scientists are testing a model to remove ghost nets while tracking coral and biodiversity recovery. Climate Policy Watch (Mongolia): Mongolia prepares to host UNCCD COP17 on restoring land and rangelands, with drought and desertification tied directly to food and livelihoods.