Climate Shock: A “Godzilla” El Niño could strengthen fast and keep global food prices under pressure for months and even into 2028, with analysts warning of heat, drought, heavy rain and wider farm disruptions. Disaster Response: China’s Guangxi is getting emergency ag support after Typhoon Maysak, including disinfectants, protective gear, expert teams, fertilizer and replanting/reseeding, plus dead-livestock disposal to curb animal disease. Typhoon Toll (Taiwan): Typhoon Bavi caused about NT$22.71m in ag losses, with crop damage concentrated in Miaoli and farmland washed away or left unharvested. Biosecurity & Livestock Losses: Flooding in southern China also triggered mass snake escapes and reports of thousands of drowned pigs, underlining how extreme weather can hit both farm safety and supply. Trade & Farmers (India–US): India says the India–US framework trade deal is “ready” but won’t be rushed; officials stress tariff “comparative advantage” and red lines on agriculture, while Punjab farmers protest the proposed pact. Plant Variety Protection (Japan): Japan plans a new body and legal updates to curb overseas leakage of protected crop varieties after suspected seedling sales abroad. Agri Trade (China–US soy): A Missouri farmer welcomed China’s continued purchases of U.S. soybeans, hoping stronger markets stabilize farm incomes. Standards for Export Gains (India–UK FTA): India–UK duty-free access from July 15 is expected to help agriculture and fisheries, but exporters will still need UK standards, certification and logistics to turn access into sales. Greenhouse Reality Check (North Korea): North Korea’s greenhouse farms are reportedly struggling with missing inputs, seeds and skilled facility-ag staff, forcing some purchases from China. Market Signals: USDA-linked commentary notes improved corn and soybean usage and stronger soybean export sales to China, even as yield questions remain.