Right-to-Repair for Farmers: The American Dairy Coalition backed a proposed FTC settlement with Deere that would open repair software, diagnostics and technical tools to farmers and independent providers, aiming to cut costly downtime. Public Lands Grazing: A first major overhaul in decades would expand grazing on 155 million acres in the U.S. West while narrowing public input, raising environmental and governance concerns. Input Costs & Policy: The EU Council adopted targeted measures to help farmers hit by higher fertiliser and other input costs, using liquidity support and CAP plan changes. Fertiliser Supply Boost: USDA opened a $500m grant program (FIELDS) to expand long-term domestic fertiliser production and strengthen supply chains. Weather Stress & Water: India reported kharif sowing 16% lower on weak monsoon, while Telangana farmers in Palamuru’s home district worry about falling reservoir levels and drying canals. Pest & Biosecurity: USDA released nearly 400m sterile flies in Texas to fight New World screwworm; Nepal is testing AI to detect crop-raiding macaques. Livestock & Feed Safety: West Virginia warned Parkersburg-area farmers to check feed for contamination after a warehouse fire. Trade & Rural Development: India’s agriculture minister begins a West Bengal visit to review schemes like PM-KISAN and PMFBY and discuss jute cultivation and markets. Cocoa Outlook: Ivory Coast cocoa farmers want more sunshine after below-average rains to support the main crop.