Fertilizer Supply: Bangladesh approved imports of 110,000 tonnes of urea, DAP and TSP to steady farm inputs, with pricing and quantities set for the 2026-27 season. Drought & Water Stress: Ghana’s Bolgatanga farmers say two World Bank-funded irrigation projects failed to deliver enough water for dry-season crops, while Lincolnshire leaders warn drought threatens the district’s breadbasket role and urge careful water use. Livestock Under Pressure: Czech drought is pushing livestock farmers to sell cattle as feed shortages bite, and South Africa’s Underberg is still feeling freezing conditions after snow melted, forcing costly supplementary feed. Policy & Governance: Nigeria unveiled a mechanisation policy aimed at attracting private investment and reducing reliance on imported machinery, and Ireland’s Stormont cattle-cull controversy is headed for an external review after public outcry. Farm Safety & Fairness: Canada’s BeGrainSafe Week spotlights silo and grain-handling dangers, and Odisha vigilance arrested a chief agriculture officer over an alleged ₹15,000 bribe tied to farmer subsidy processing. Tech in the Field: A South Dakota report highlights AI helping farmers cut costs and manage risk, but a separate case warns that bad AI advice can devastate crops. Trade & Labels: Australia’s court rejected India’s bid to register “Basmati” as a certification trademark, reinforcing the GI argument. Local Life: Kentucky’s IFAL program is building future ag leaders through campus tours, research farm visits and networking.