Green Iron Push: Australia’s green iron plans face a demand crunch, with WWF warning none of eight projects have reached final investment decisions, despite a $1bn green iron fund and hopes to triple export revenue by 2060. Farm Costs & Policy Backlash: UK farmers are warning a carbon tax on “carbon intensive goods” could lift fertiliser costs by up to £100/tonne and squeeze margins, with some considering leaving land fallow. Crop Stress From El Niño: Hot, dry weather is already disrupting planting across Asia, and a strong El Niño could worsen drought from India to Australia, tightening supplies and pushing up wheat and rice prices. Biofungicide Deal for Asia: Syngenta and Ascribe Bioscience signed an agreement for PHYTALIX®, aiming to boost rice and other Southeast Asian crops’ resistance to major diseases. Labour Rights in Europe: Italy’s migrant farmworker killings spotlight exploitation in fruit supply chains and renewed scrutiny of caporalato. South Africa Emerging Farmers: Bayer and Khula launched a R7.5m accelerator to connect farmers to tools, finance, and market pathways. Water & Soil Restoration: China’s Dongying is turning saline-alkali land into productive wheat fields after a multi-year pilot. Cocoa Price Volatility: Africa’s cocoa farmers’ alliance says persistent price swings are undermining livelihoods and slowing investment. India Kharif Governance: India’s agriculture minister urged states to cut red tape so schemes reach farmers faster, with “rules must serve farmers” as the theme.