UK Drought & Food Security: Britain is bracing for what analysts call the worst food security crisis in decades as drought spreads across England, with wheat and oat output falling and farmers warning of knock-on pressure on feed and consumer prices. Water Stress: The UK’s “flash drought” is now tied to heat health alerts and water use restrictions for tens of millions, while officials urge farmers to cut water use and prepare for longer impacts on livestock and forage. El Niño Hits the Pacific: Fiji and Papua New Guinea are warning of worsening dry conditions as a strong El Niño develops, with contingency planning for water shortages already underway. Farm Bill Push in the US: Kentucky ag leaders are urging action on Farm Bill 2.0 after it stalled in the Senate Agriculture Committee, keeping crop insurance, research and nutrition support in limbo. Farmers Under Heat in Wales: Welsh farmers can apply for drought support for boreholes, water harvesting and livestock ventilation as hot, dry weather strains crops and grassland. Montana Forage & Wildfire Smoke: In Montana, lingering wildfire smoke may still affect perennial forage recovery and quality, even after some harvests are finished. Global Trade: Vietnam’s pepper exports surged in the first seven months, while China’s zero-tariff policy is expected to open new horticulture opportunities for Zimbabwe. India Support for Small Farmers: India’s PM-KISAN is helping farmers in Kathua invest in seeds, fertiliser and irrigation, boosting potato and vegetable output and sales. Protests & Policy Pressure: India’s Samyukta Kisan Morcha warns of a nationwide “Jail Bharo” agitation from Nov 26 over labour and farm demands, including MSP guarantees.