Fuel Income Support Scheme: Ireland has started fuel-cost payments for farmers and agricultural contractors, with €20.7m going to 29,464 people and more batches to follow. Fertiliser Crunch: Odisha farmers are camping outside co-ops over urea and DAP shortage fears, while officials push alternative nutrients and warn of hoarding crackdowns. Livestock Markets: Namibia is moving ahead with a US$5.5m livestock price equalisation fund for northern communal farmers to narrow the “redline” price gap. Food Safety & Local Trust: A cyclospora-linked shredded lettuce recall is driving shoppers to ask questions, but local growers say washing/peeling/cooking and buying nearby can help. Climate Pressure on Crops: Europe’s June heatwave is estimated to have wiped out about 9m tonnes of crops and cost grain farmers around €2bn, raising food-price worries. Ag Tech for Decisions: Satellite crop monitoring is helping farmers compare current conditions with past seasons to spot emerging risks earlier. Market Access: Shelby, Connecticut is launching a year-round indoor farmers market starting September, giving vendors a steady sales runway. Drought & Community Resilience: In Libon, Albay, a Paroy Festival celebrates rice farmers’ push to keep producing despite dry spells.