Policy & Data for Farmers: Jammu and Kashmir formed UT- and divisional-level task forces to turn AgriStack data into farmer-centric apps for services, credit, insurance, advisories and scheme access, with pilots targeted within months. Fuel Cost Relief: Texas issued a disaster proclamation to expand dyed diesel use on roads, lift weight limits for ag/timber loads, and seek federal waivers as diesel prices strain harvest logistics. Water & Irrigation: Kazakhstan unveiled smart, sensor-driven irrigation that adjusts water by crop stage, cutting beet irrigation rates in trials; South Africa’s planning roundtable set priorities for more inclusive, sustainable irrigation development. Groundwater & Wetlands: A global groundwater resilience push calls for better monitoring and aquifer management as major aquifers decline; USDA set aside $5m for wetland and floodplain restoration under conservation easements. Trade & Market Access: India’s GI-tagged Kalaburagi tur dal reached the Maldives, aiming for higher farmer returns; USDA also advanced organic stone fruit crop insurance options. Food Safety: USDA recalled 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat Korean ginseng chicken stew distributed across eight states due to missing inspection. Ag Inputs & Innovation: FMC filed in Brazil for rimisoxafen, a dual-mode herbicide aimed at resistant weeds; Minnesota-based Easy Environmental Solutions is shipping a modular fertilizer system to Kenya. Climate Risk: India’s agriculture secretary warned El Niño could challenge rainfed rabi output, requiring state-specific preparedness.