Sanctions & Trade: Trump said any Iran sanctions relief could be tied to purchases of US farm products, keeping food trade at the center of nuclear talks. Cold-Chain Citrus: KwaZulu-Natal citrus operators are leaning on connected cold-store forklift fleets to cut downtime and protect export-quality fruit. Agri-Tech Policy: Virginia added “agrivoltaics” to its laws, defining how small solar can share farmland without displacing production. Bird Flu Watch: H5N1 has reached a second Australian state, with more seabird cases suspected; meanwhile, WA reports a suspected third case. Biosecurity & Livestock: US officials say New World screwworm risk in Pennsylvania is low, but animal entry rules are tightening to prevent spread. Climate Pressure: India’s monsoon deficit is worsening—El Niño-linked planning flags hundreds of vulnerable districts, while Jharkhand farmers face a 60% rainfall shortfall threatening Kharif paddy. Water & Environment: Ireland’s young farmers group urges higher TAMS funding to deliver real nitrate reductions in water. Market Expansion: South Africa’s first large-scale stone fruit shipment to China (plums) signals a new export push. EU/Asia Trade: Vietnam’s rice exports are set to recover on high-quality demand, with EU tariff eligibility updates supporting premium varieties.