Fertiliser Crunch: Madhya Pradesh farmers in Alirajpur report long queues, token confusion and alleged black marketing at a fertiliser distribution centre, with demands for more counters and better facilities. Beef Import Backlash: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defended Trump’s plan to temporarily allow more imported ground beef to cut grocery costs, while Iowa and other farm groups warned it could undercut domestic cattle producers. Farmer Support Systems: Bangladesh’s Department of Agricultural Extension ordered nationwide updates and verification of farmers and fertiliser dealers’ data for “farmer cards” by Aug 26. Infrastructure for Farming: Nigeria’s Delta State Governor Oborevwori pledged power, roads and access improvements after farm inspections, aiming to back genuine farmers and investors. Climate-Smart Farming Experiments: Researchers began a year-long study of underground crop growing at the Boulby Underground Laboratory in the UK to test yields and energy costs without extreme weather. Solar + Crops: The Vatican plans a large agrivoltaic solar-and-agriculture plant near Rome, expected to power the Holy See with crops growing beneath panels. Dairy Fodder Relief: India’s Animal Husbandry department proposed “mini fodder kits” to help dairy farmers cope with drought-driven green fodder shortages. Land Compensation Tensions: In Telangana’s Hakimpet, farmers at a Grama Sabha accused police harassment and complained about unpaid compensation after land acquisition. Farm-to-School Funding: California opened public comment on a farm-to-school grant application process, with up to $40m available to link K-12 schools with local farms. Farmers Market Momentum: West Virginia’s Farmers Market Association opened applications for a 2026 mini-grant program to upgrade market operations and visibility.