El Niño and farm risk: India’s monsoon anxiety is rising as El Niño threatens weaker rains, pushing farmers toward costlier irrigation and stressing groundwater; the government is drafting contingency plans for rainfall-deficit regions. Seed supply logistics: Private seed firms say they hold 20–30% surplus for kharif, but timely delivery to rain-deficient districts is the main bottleneck as planting windows near. Fertilizer push in India: Nigeria’s Ogah distributes 5,000 bags of fertiliser, rice seedlings and cash to farmers in Ebonyi, highlighting how local support is trying to cushion seasonal shocks. Tomato price relief (Nigeria): Nigeria’s tomato prices are expected to ease from late July as wet-season harvest begins; farmers are also adopting flood-resistant varieties to keep supply steadier. Climate impacts on wildlife (India): A study warns chinkara could lose 89–96% of suitable habitat by 2070 under worst-case warming, flagging a dryland biodiversity emergency. India–Seychelles agri ties: India and Seychelles signed pacts covering trade, digital payments and agriculture, with India also pitching its “Ocean of Opportunity” MAHASAGAR vision. Weather tragedy (India): A lightning strike in Madhya Pradesh killed one woman and injured six others while they worked in a field. Export boost (India): GI-tagged Rewa Sundarja mangoes reached UAE markets via an APEDA-supported chain, lifting farmgate prices by up to ₹50/kg versus domestic rates. China agri tech trade (Pakistan): Chinese firms at CISCE showcased tractors, smart irrigation and high-yield rice seeds for Pakistan’s farm upgrading, with exports and water-saving projects highlighted. China energy backdrop: China’s non-fossil power share keeps climbing, including offshore wind expansion—an indirect signal for future farm energy and irrigation resilience.