Regenerative farming push: UK food maker Pladis Global launched “Back to Farm,” aiming to get 50% of its UK wheat grown using regenerative practices by 2030, with 50 wheat growers supplying practice data for review and verification. Climate-smart maize training: Kenya’s Kirinyaga County trained 2,000 farmers on high-yield maize varieties and climate-smart practices ahead of expected El Niño rains, through its Masomo Mkulima Mashinani extension push. Water stress hits farms: Drought in France is driving escalating water restrictions, with some areas relying on tanker deliveries; Switzerland’s St. Gallen Alps also saw helicopter water transport as infrastructure and timing leave gaps. Water security governance: Yemen’s clean-water crisis is worsening amid weak enforcement and unequal access, with women, displaced people, and small farmers hit hardest, according to a new report. Agri-business and value chains: Ghana’s J Grand launched cashew milk, butter, and protein bars to move beyond raw exports, while South Africa’s SAB urged inflation-linked alcohol excise rules to protect jobs and the beer value chain. Farm safety for women: India’s DS Group rolled out pesticide-protection gear for women farmers in Uttar Pradesh, pairing awareness with culturally designed PPE. Food system resilience: Michigan advanced its Food Waste Reduction Road Map with new grant calls for food rescue and organics infrastructure. Market-driven farming: Zimbabwe’s Gwanda South MP urged farmers to shift from subsistence to commercial production tied to identified markets. Agri-tech research: North Dakota State University opened a Smart Feed Facility to track individual cattle feeding behavior and improve ration research. Trade and processing: India said it has not decided to raise petrol ethanol blending beyond 20%, citing studies and stakeholder consultation—while also noting past gains for farmers from the E20 program.