Drought & food prices (UK): UK PM Andy Burnham said the government has a “long way to go” to rebuild farmers’ trust after inheritance-tax fallout, while unveiling a £65m drought support package as heat and low rainfall threaten yields and could push up supermarket prices. Fisheries support (Philippines): BFAR Region 1 handed Ilocos Norte fisherfolk a 62-foot tuna handline vessel plus catcher boats and gear, aiming to expand access offshore and boost catch and income. Fisheries governance (Philippines): Fisherfolk filed a motion to overturn a Supreme Court ruling that they say stripped municipal fishers of preferential access and challenged round-the-clock monitoring of commercial vessels. Cocoa prices (Cameroon): Cameroon’s agriculture minister told cocoa producers to expect “decent” prices, citing evolving demand and rising local processing, despite a drop in marketed production from the prior season. Fisheries trade (EU–Morocco): The European Commission said it’s ready to negotiate a new sustainable fisheries deal with Morocco when Rabat is ready, with stock declines a key concern. Solar & energy for farms (New Zealand): New Zealand fast-tracked Genesis’ Foxton solar farm (436 hectares, ~150,000 panels), adding renewable power alongside a separate approval for onshore oil and gas. Food safety (Mexico/US): FDA began inspecting Taylor Farms’ Mexico plant tied to a Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce, as the recall investigation continues. Livestock economics (Philippines): South Cotabato hog raisers warned that farmgate prices have fallen about 20% to around P115/kg, far below production costs, squeezing margins. Wildlife & hunting access (US): Interior expanded hunting and sport fishing access across 92 million acres of refuge lands, adding new opportunities in dozens of states. Weather impacts (Australia): Heavy rain in Victoria left some growers down sharply on crops, while others turned to drones to keep spraying in waterlogged paddocks.