Regenerative push in India: India’s farmers are scaling natural farming, agroforestry, micro-irrigation and soil-health management, with natural farming clusters reaching 8.80 lakh hectares and 18.19 lakh farmers enrolled, alongside Per Drop More Crop coverage and millions of Soil Health Cards. Drought pressure in Europe: Heatwaves, prolonged drought and wildfires are cutting harvests and raising costs across Europe, with farmers reporting stalled growth and major crop losses. Water limits in the UK: Drought orders and low rainfall are forcing farmers to fail crops, cut milk output and call for easier rules to build on-farm reservoirs and store water. African Swine Fever relief in Uganda: Uganda’s Kalangala pig quarantine has been lifted after four months, restoring movement and trade following ring vaccinations and containment gains. UAE women’s farm training: Abu Dhabi’s MOCCAE starts the first phase of Women Farmer Field Schools, with virtual onboarding and farm-based training from September. Food security finance angle (Gulf): A report argues the Gulf’s food supply risk is tied to uninsured farms, and says digital payments and data rails could unlock better financing and insurance. Market tech in India: Kerala’s Onam markets now use an integrated digital system for faster farmer payments and market grading by turnover and efficiency. Ukraine-Russia grain/energy talks: Zelensky says Ukraine is ready to negotiate halting strikes on energy and agricultural infrastructure, including separate deals. Local research spotlight (US): LSU AgCenter’s Red River Research Station highlights greenhouse tomato work and hands-on extension training. Pennsylvania freeze aid: Pennsylvania opens applications for $10m to help fruit farmers hit by April freeze losses.