Heatwave Strikes Europe’s Farms and Power Systems: Record temperatures across western Europe have killed dozens, shut schools, disrupted transport, and knocked out electricity—forcing farmers to harvest grain at night while France prioritizes power restoration for hospitals and retirement homes. Drought Pressure in Virginia: Virginia is in its driest stretch since 1941, with crops shriveling and growth stalling; corn and vegetables are hit hardest, and low hay supplies are pushing producers to dip into winter stocks early. UK Farm Policy Roadmap: The UK government unveiled a farming “roadmap” aimed at helping growers cope with climate extremes and cut reliance on costly inputs, including extra funding for innovation, robotics, and soil and water management. Moldova Agri-Finance Boost: Moldova has approved talks for a €150m preferential EIB loan under “Livada Moldovei II,” targeting modernization, post-harvest infrastructure, irrigation, and EU-standard alignment. Plant Health Tech Demand: A market report says plant disease diagnostics is set to grow to US$8.9bn by 2033 as precision agriculture and crop-loss concerns drive adoption. Crop Damage From Storms (US): A Gibson County farmer faces major losses after Sunday hail destroyed hundreds of acres of corn just as it approached pollination. Fresh Olive Oil Drop (US): LOT22 Olive Oil released its Southern Hemisphere harvest, emphasizing “just-milled” oil for California shoppers.