Plant Health Aid: The Philippines’ Negros Occidental is moving to emergency cash transfers for small sugarcane farmers hit by red-striped small-scale insects, with payouts up to P10,000 starting next week after local damage validation. Livestock Policy Shift: Malaysia’s Selangor is winding down pig farming in Tanjong Sepat, with remaining herds expected to be cleared by September or October after a staged disposal plan. Water & Heat Stress: Ireland’s dry spell is creating a “two halves” situation—some areas are already buffer feeding and seeing grass stall, while others face water-supply reliability problems for livestock. Disease Surveillance Tech: Nigeria is rolling out a West and Central Africa digital plant-disease surveillance tool (WAVE) to speed early detection and response for transboundary crop threats. Energy Grants for Farms: USDA Rural Development is awarding $2M+ in REAP energy grants in California’s Imperial Valley to cut utility costs and strengthen ag infrastructure. Farm Safety: UK farm deaths rose to 29 over the past year, prompting renewed calls for stronger safety culture during Farm Safety Week. Drought Watch: Hungary reports nearly 89% of its territory under moderate-to-severe agricultural drought, with rainfall uneven and limited relief. Market Pressure: Europe’s heat is already shaving grain output forecasts by millions of tons, raising import pressure and ripple effects for livestock feed.