Agricultural Finance: Philippines banks boosted lending to agriculture, fisheries and rural development to P3.1 trillion in June—29% higher year-on-year and the strongest compliance since Sept. 2025—far exceeding the statutory 25% earmark. Disaster Response: The Philippines Department of Agriculture released P177.67M in farm inputs for habagat and storms Luis and Maymay, including seeds, rice allocations, crop-insurance indemnities and zero-interest SURE loans. Drought & Crop Risk: Europe’s heat and drought are already cutting yields and water access, with farmers facing rules limiting irrigation; in the U.S., corn and soy acreage hit records while prices firm on tighter stocks. Market Pain: Bangladesh jackfruit growers in Gazipur are stuck with unsold fruit as demand and prices fall, while Wisconsin apple growers are bracing for drought stress ahead of peak tourism. Policy & Trade: India’s planned farmer march to Delhi was blocked at the Haryana border amid trade-deal fears; in the U.S., Sen. Schumer urged USDA to buy surplus Concord grape products for nutrition programs. Pest Management: A new online BYDV tool in the UK helps winter wheat and barley growers judge aphid-virus risk and avoid unnecessary insecticide sprays. Biosecurity: Australia’s plague locust watch is underway, urging landholders to monitor egg sites and report sightings. Sustainable Farming Debate: Namibia’s environment ministry pushed back on claims that charcoal threatens biodiversity, arguing managed bush control can restore rangelands.