Climate stress on livestock: India’s dairy sector is feeling extreme heat fast—scientists link hotter summers to earlier, weaker births and lower milk output, with one farmer reporting milk production dropping by nearly 30% during heat. Trade talks with food impacts: India and the US say they’re “about 99 percent” through the first tranche of a bilateral trade deal, with negotiators now aligning US legal changes into the final text. Africa rice push: Ghana’s VP Opoku-Agyemang urged West Africa to grow food security on African soil, calling for major investment across the rice value chain to cut import dependence. China agricultural modernization: China’s State Council released a 2026-30 plan targeting stronger grain capacity and higher farm product quality checks, alongside rural income and green development goals. Global ag supply chain risk: MUFG warned the Philippine peso could slide to ₱64.5 per dollar if the Middle East conflict re-escalates, with El Niño adding pressure—an indirect hit to food and farm costs. Export opportunity: China recognized all of Brazil as foot-and-mouth disease-free, opening more beef and pork exports. Farm equipment affordability: The White House cut tariffs on imported farm and construction equipment to 15% from 25%, aiming to ease costs for US growers. Food innovation in schools: South Africa is expanding aquaponics lessons to boost local food access and resilience.