Migrant labour crunch in South Africa: Anti-migrant protests and tougher immigration enforcement have triggered an exodus of 160,000+ foreign workers, leaving farms and factories short-staffed and threatening harvests in citrus, vineyards and sugarcane. Trade push for agri value chains: Ghana and India unveiled plans to target a $6bn trade boost over the next decade, with agriculture and food processing, cold-chain upgrades and storage among the key pillars. Fertiliser support in Nigeria: Kaduna State flagged off free fertiliser and tractors for 150,000 smallholders, aiming to protect cultivation and yields amid rising input costs. Climate risk warning for Southern Africa: FAO says Botswana faces a high risk of severe agricultural drought as El Niño strengthens, raising stakes for crops, livestock and food security. Input fraud probe in India: Kerala police seized 1,360 bags of subsidised urea allegedly diverted to a polymer factory, with investigations into how it was obtained. USDA disaster aid: USDA granted a disaster designation for Ulster County farms hit by an April freeze, unlocking low-interest emergency loans for orchards and vineyards. Agritech expansion: Malaysia’s Qarbotech says its QarboGrow photosynthesis enhancer is now used by nearly 7,500 farmers worldwide, with pilots underway in Japan. Pest pressure in the US: New Jersey officials warn spotted lanternflies remain endemic and farmers should keep up control efforts. Labour and drought hit women farm workers (India): In Telangana’s Adilabad, delayed monsoon and dry spells have reduced work for women agricultural labourers, prompting calls for guaranteed employment.