EU Climate Impact: EU Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen warned this summer’s heat, drought and wildfires are expected to cost European farmers about €14bn–€17bn, with grass shortages hitting livestock and calls growing for water storage, smarter irrigation and mandatory insurance. Trade & Tariffs: China-US talks delivered a framework for tariff cuts on $60bn of goods including agriculture, but U.S. farmers say clarity is still missing—soybeans were excluded from cuts and China’s purchase pledges for U.S. soy, corn and sorghum remain behind. Protected Agriculture Support: FAO wrapped a five-day mission in St. Kitts and Nevis to strengthen protected cultivation, training farmers and technical staff in nutrient and integrated crop management. Drought Relief in Maharashtra: India’s Maharashtra cabinet will waive technical criteria so farmers excluded by automated drought triggers can still receive full relief after on-ground crop damage checks. Ag Tech & Water: Sri Lanka’s Deep Tec is pushing solar-powered smart irrigation with remote monitoring and automation. Food System Resilience: Zimbabwe’s environment minister Dr Evelyn Ndlovu urged scaling forest investment as a direct buffer for soils, water, pollination and climate extremes. Aquaculture Pressure: UK salmon producer Cooke Aquaculture Scotland cut net profits nearly in half as lower sales prices and tariff impacts bite. Farmers’ Livelihoods: Montana received a federal drought disaster declaration, unlocking USDA emergency credit and low-interest loans for eligible counties.