Irrigation Push in Uganda: Uganda is finalising its NDC 3.0 climate plan and aims to expand irrigation to 1.5 million hectares by 2040, shifting toward smaller systems that can reach individual farmers faster. Farm Livelihoods in India: In Chhattisgarh, women’s SHGs are earning income through Azolla production for paddy and as feed, cutting chemical fertiliser use. Horticulture Rules Tightened (India): The Centre amended NHB guidelines to bar serving ministers, MPs/MLAs and government employees’ families from commercial horticulture and cold storage subsidies. Sugar Supply Stress (India): India may import raw sugar from Brazil ahead of Oct 15 as red rot disease and El Niño hit output; officials link price pressure to reduced production. Trade Tensions with Food Links (US-Canada): The US renewed tariff pressure on Canada, accusing it of targeting US agricultural products; Canada says it will retaliate dollar-for-dollar from Sept. 8. Climate Risk for Crops (Kosovo): Farmers in Kosovo report losses as drought and sudden floods disrupt planting decisions. Aquaculture Focus (Bangladesh): Bangladesh’s fisheries minister urged safer, higher-quality fish production to meet demand and support exports. Women in Farming (UAE): The UAE launched the first phase of Women Farmer Field Schools with MOCCAE, ADAFSA and FAO support. Biosecurity/Health (Australia): Australia confirmed its first bird flu case in a mammal (a fur seal), while saying there’s no sign yet in poultry or agriculture. Conflict and Land Damage (West Bank/Ukraine): Israeli raids damaged irrigation pipes and uprooted trees in Bethlehem; in Ukraine’s Chernihiv region, drones hit an agricultural machinery repair shop.