Monsoon and cyclones hit Philippines farms: The Philippine agriculture department reported about P347.37 million in crop damage and losses, affecting 12,151 farmers across multiple regions, as the southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones continue to bring heavy rain and raise flood/landslide risks. Drought response in South Korea: Fire engines, tankers and even Army water vehicles are being deployed to deliver agricultural water to drought-stricken South Gyeongsang, with thousands of tons supplied and more areas added to alerts. Food price enforcement in the Philippines: The PNP says it will intensify monitoring of profiteering, hoarding and overpricing of agricultural commodities, coordinating with agencies under a “zero-tolerance” stance. Farm policy and rural livelihoods in the UK: A Bromsgrove MP is pushing to scrap the Family Farm Tax, warning it could disrupt farm succession and raise food costs. Water politics in India: Karnataka’s Cauvery bandh sparked protests and detentions, with farmers warning water releases could force crop changes. Tech for farm resilience: North Wales launches a shared machinery scheme to cut costs for horticulture growers, while Manitoba farmers gather to test new tech for weather adaptation. Animal health alerts: Michigan youth fair pigs were sickened by swine flu, and officials are investigating possible human exposure. Agrivoltaics and investment: A Virginia community farm highlights agrivoltaics benefits, and South Africa and the Netherlands sign deals spanning agriculture and renewable energy.