Food Security Funding: Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides announced €1.5m for two agriculture projects to offset higher costs of oil and fertilisers, arguing a strong primary sector is key for island food security. El Niño Watch: South Africa’s agribusiness confidence ticked up, but growers and traders are bracing for hotter, drier conditions that could lift food inflation and strain the next planting season. Harvest Shock in the UK: England is facing its worst harvest on record after drought, with economists warning that weaker milling wheat supplies could push up bread prices beyond England. Horticulture Subsidy Crackdown (India): India’s National Horticulture Board temporarily froze fresh clearance applications under two schemes for a month after a subsidy controversy involving cucumber farms. Tomato Market Pressure: Tomato prices in Zambia swung sharply, squeezing farmers’ ability to recover costs as supply surges hit bargaining power. Crop Losses from Storms: Banana plantations in Thanjavur were battered by sudden rain and strong winds, damaging nearly 50 acres and uprooting tens of thousands of plants. Pest & Biosecurity: California warned that fruit flies can ruin produce from the inside, urging caution with produce during quarantine and travel. Ag Tech for Small Farms: A robotics engineer is betting small, affordable ground robots can bring autonomy to specialty crops where big tractors can’t operate safely. Market & Storage Infrastructure: Venezuela’s Silos La Flecha facilities were inspected as winter cereal collection ramps up, targeting storage of over 2.5 million metric tons.