Fertiliser Deadline: Farmers in Ireland are being told there are under three weeks left to spread chemical fertiliser before the Sept. 15 prohibited period, with guidance varying by zone and drought-affected areas urged to act once rain arrives. Dairy Margins: UK dairy nutrition experts say profitability is still there, but only with more precise feeding to boost feed efficiency and milk fat/protein—while warning that not all concentrates perform the same. Onion Buffer Stock Snag: India’s plan to ship 840 MT of buffer-stock onions to Delhi hit delays and quality complaints, with only about 450 MT loaded after grading and farmers stopped the train over alleged rotten produce. Farm Tech for Seed Shortages: Potato growers are turning to modern technology to tackle the shortage of affordable, clean, certified seed. Agri Research Push: Katsina State (Nigeria) plans an agricultural research institute to raise productivity, improve inputs and expand value-add centres. Contract Farming Scale-Up: Nigeria’s WACOT and BOA launched a 2026 sesame outgrower programme in Jigawa to support 10,000+ smallholders with inputs, finance and extension. Climate Stress & Fire Risk: Colombia is battling 18 wildfires across four departments as El Niño dries out the land, threatening crops and homes. Renewables for Farm Income: Australian farmers are adopting solar and wind to cut exposure to fuel and fertiliser shocks and create new revenue streams. Education & Access: A new welcome center opened at Columbia’s urban agriculture hub, adding a commercial kitchen for meals and future farm product value-adding.