Floods & Farm Damage: Assam’s monsoon floods have killed at least 97 people, hit nearly 170,000 residents, and submerged over 14,000 hectares of farmland, while Kerala also reported 26 deaths as rivers rose. Food Prices: FAO says global food prices edged up in July, driven by heatwaves, higher energy costs, and geopolitical stress—pushing wheat, maize and vegetable oils higher. El Niño Watch: Multiple forecasts warn a “super El Niño” could bring unusual warmth and stormy, uneven winter conditions across regions, with implications for crop planning. India Trade & Ag Markets: India amended FDI rules to boost large-scale e-commerce for products like handlooms and food items, aiming to widen market access for farmers and fishermen. Policy & Tariffs: India’s tariff rationalisation is flagged for FY28, while a US Senate debate raises fears of sweeping tariff powers that could hit food and farm-linked imports. Fertiliser Oversight (Philippines): Regulators moved against a fertilizer trader over alleged unlicensed production and substandard nutrient claims, targeting risks to farmers and public procurement. Dairy & Rural Industry (China): Yili hosted a sustainability forum and Hohhot was named “World Dairy Capital,” spotlighting greener dairy development.