Climate & Water Stress: Telangana says groundwater has fallen about 1 metre under El Niño, with paddy expected to shrink and drought-tolerant crops like pulses, oilseeds and millets set to expand. Drought & Farm Resilience: Libon, Albay staged its Paroy Festival to celebrate rice farmers’ push to keep producing despite prolonged dry spells. Livestock Disease Watch: Croatia confirmed two more African swine fever outbreaks, with authorities stepping up wild boar culling to protect the pig industry. Input Policy & Accountability: Minnesota’s agriculture audit found farms were certified under its water-quality program with future “contingencies,” raising questions about real water impacts; the state is also seeking public comments on neonicotinoid-treated seed rules. Market & Food Safety: A cyclospora-linked shredded iceberg lettuce recall is driving shoppers to local produce, with farmers urging simple safety steps: wash, peel or cook. Agri-Trade & Industry Moves: Indonesia targets 151,554 hectares for coconut downstream production in 2026, while Canada backs beef export promotion with new AgriMarketing funding. Tech for Farmers: Satellite crop monitoring is helping producers compare field conditions to past seasons and spot emerging risks.