El Niño Watch for Farmers: Philippines House Speaker Faustino Dy III urged government to prepare now for an 80% chance of El Niño by August, warning of below-normal rainfall and drought risk to farmers and food security. Pest Scouting in Row Crops: University of Missouri’s Pest Monitoring Network reported first Japanese beetle captures of 2026 and urged growers to scout soybean and corn over the next few weeks as peak activity nears. Input Costs and Subsidies: Benue State (Nigeria) announced subsidised fertiliser at N28,000 per bag, with the state covering the balance to protect farmers ahead of the season. Water Stress and Monsoon Delays: Maharashtra dam levels fell to 27% and officials warned that delayed monsoon and rapid evaporation could force water prioritisation as kharif sowing approaches. Wildlife Damage Relief Gaps: Nepal farmers in Madhesh say wildlife crop losses are common, but compensation is hard to access due to heavy paperwork, limited covered animals, and low payouts. Soil, Health, and Chemicals: UK researchers warned that agricultural fungicides may contribute to fungal antimicrobial resistance, while California regulators found PFAS-contaminated waterways in about half of tested samples. Livestock Under Drought Pressure: USDA data shows drought is tightening feed supplies, with large shares of cattle and hay inventory in drought-affected areas. Agrifood Resilience Funding: AfDB and WFP launched an $87m Sudan project to restore production, cut post-harvest losses, and support farmers in rainfed areas.