Drought Relief & Trust in the UK: UK PM Andy Burnham unveiled a £65m drought support package as farmers warn heat and low rainfall are pushing yields down and costs up, with Burnham also facing criticism that help is arriving too late and that government must rebuild farmers’ trust. Input Support in the Philippines: In Batac City, Ilocos Norte, 555 registered farmers received foliar fertilizer to sustain high-value crops and cut production costs during costly input pressures. Onion Self-Sufficiency in Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka’s Department of Agriculture aims to boost local big onion output to cover about half of national needs in the upcoming Yala season, using training to raise yields and manage expenses. Hop Farmers Turn to Solar: Germany’s hop sector is shrinking fast as climate stress and falling beer demand drive closures; one Bavarian grower is trialing solar “hats” to protect harvests and stabilize income. Pollinator Focus: National Honey Bee Day highlighted how extreme heat affects hives, with bearding and wing-fanning used to cool colonies and protect pollination. Aquaculture Water Management: Zimbabwe’s aquaculture guidance stresses oxygen-first pond management for El Niño conditions, including reduced stocking, deeper water, aeration, and careful feeding. Disaster Calls in Ilocos: A farmers’ group urged comprehensive aid after monsoon flooding damaged crops, fishponds, irrigation, and equipment, warning livelihoods were already strained before the storms. Food System Resilience: A separate push in Zimbabwe links value addition to competitiveness as the country targets agro-industrial growth by 2030.