Climate & Food Security Alerts: UN and WMO warn intensifying El Niño could drive more droughts, floods and storms, raising risks for global food production and livelihoods. Weather Impact on Crops: India’s IMD flags weak/uneven monsoon conditions—Bihar’s kharif sowing faces heat and delayed rains, while Telangana gets a yellow alert for isolated moderate showers with a likely rainfall deficit through the season. Drought on the Ground: Kenya’s meteorology service expects most regions to stay dry and sunny in July, with soil moisture declining and harvest/drying benefits for already-mature crops. Ag Policy & Support: Pakistan earmarks Rs1.6bn for FY27 to strengthen forecasting and early warning, including rainfall enhancement and hydromet upgrades; North Carolina approves $186.2m for agriculture and agribusiness. Farm Incomes & Inputs: Bangladesh distributes free Kharif seeds, fertilizer and cash grants to Tangail farmers; Malaysia backs oil-palm smallholders with integrated duck farming support that boosts egg income. Research & Innovation: MARDI reports large-scale planting of hybrid durian MS88 and is selecting new premium varieties. Biosecurity & Health: Australia’s NSW confirms its first H5N1 bird flu case; Georgia urges residents to report invasive yellow-legged hornet nests; Michigan investigates a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak. Sustainability & Environment: Study finds mangroves remove about $8.7bn worth of nitrogen pollution annually; assisted tree migration raises risks like invasion.