Kharif Readiness: India’s Agriculture Ministry will hold a two-day national conference on Kharif strategy in Delhi (May 28-29), focusing on climate-resilient farming, pulses/oilseeds, digital agriculture, finance and risk management. Food & Fuel Shock: India faces fresh food-price risk as diesel costs and freight charges surge; reports say over 17 lakh trucks have gone off-road, disrupting movement of vegetables, groceries, medicines and FMCG. Water for Farms: Ladakh launched the “Sindhu Jal Samriddhi Abhiyan” with India’s first rock check dam on the Indus to boost water availability for farmers. China–Coffee Access: China will allow eligible coffee beans from 53 African countries into its market from July 20, using unified phytosanitary rules to speed entry. Kenya Flowers Under Pressure: Kenya’s flower exporters warn rising freight costs and production expenses could trigger job losses and farm closures. Trade Safety Tension: China suspended imports from three Brazilian beef plants after prohibited hormone residues were detected, adding pressure to Brazil’s exporters. Agri Innovation Push: FAO and partners launched the 2026 Global AgriInno Challenge, seeking agrifood innovations tailored for Small Island Developing States.