Climate Risk & Preparedness: In Jendouba, Tunisia, disaster teams are clearing waterways, pruning trees, and urging farmers near wadis ahead of autumn 2026–winter 2027 storms, after forecasts warned of sudden heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding risk. Invasive Pest Watch: France has expanded surveillance for the Japanese scarab beetle (Popillia japonica) after new detections across multiple regions, with officials warning it could hit vineyards and orchards hard. Farm Animal Welfare Debate: Scotland’s “cow and calf” dairy model is drawing attention as the Ethical Dairy keeps calves with cows at commercial scale, challenging the usual separation practice. Food Security Inputs: Nigeria’s FG and IFAD delivered fertiliser and farm inputs to 476 Taraba farmers to boost rice and cassava production for the 2026 wet season. Fuel–Farm Link: India’s E20 ethanol-blended petrol rollout is being credited by Punjab rice millers with easing burdens and supporting paddy farmers through demand for surplus grains. Drought Pressure: Hungary faces major agricultural losses as drought and extreme heat persist, with economists warning impacts will ripple into livestock and food processing. Water & Climate Resilience: A new push in Africa highlights that expanding irrigation and better water capture, storage, and distribution could sharply raise yields and protect farms from erratic rainfall. Market Standards: UK egg producers are urging rules to ensure imported eggs meet the same welfare and production standards as domestic supply, warning cheaper imports are squeezing prices. Sustainable Farming Spotlight: Wicton Farm in the UK is nominated for an environmental award for agroforestry, no-dig vegetables, rotational grazing, composting, pollinator habitat, and on-site solar. Rice Tech Trial: Eastern Samar, Philippines launched “Rice Derby 2026” on 150 hectares with 200+ farmers testing modern rice technologies to cut costs and lift yields ahead of an October harvest.