Food Security & Trade: Ukraine’s grain deadlock is still pushing global food prices higher, with analysts warning of a steep rise as Black Sea shipping remains constrained. Climate & Risk Management: Zimbabwe is deploying three aircraft for cloud seeding to prepare for a below-normal rainy season, while the Philippines’ Bicol region is rolling out a P3.3B El Niño aid package covering insurance, irrigation, seeds and machinery. Farmer Costs & Access to Finance: In the UK, Derbyshire farmers call the hottest summer “the hardest in generations,” citing fuel and fertilizer bills and a margin squeeze; in Uganda, cassava growers may get a market boost as a Kamuli processing plant moves toward full-scale production. Sustainable Inputs & Value Chains: Nigeria’s Nestlé/MAGGI regenerative soybean work is expanding local sourcing and yields, and Reliance Industries is pitching major Andhra Pradesh investments in CBG plants and a Rayalaseema horticulture hub. Pest & Plant Health: Croatia renews warnings on grapevine flavescence dorée, urging owners to inspect and destroy infected vines. On-the-ground Agriculture: Kazakhstan says grain harvest is nearing 20M tons despite dry weather, even as it sets procurement prices for the new crop.