Budget Fight: Ireland’s agriculture minister says he will push back against a proposed 2027 budget levy, insisting there won’t be cuts if negotiations go his way. Show Disruption: Tipperary’s Dualla Show is postponed to Sept. 5 after high rainfall. Bangladesh Farm Economics: Satkhira farmers are expanding off-season watermelon using fallow land and fish enclosures, with output up and profits driving adoption. Fertilizer Watch: Bangladesh’s agriculture minister says there’s no fertilizer shortage after large imports and stock, warning of action against anyone creating “artificial” price spikes. Food Security Accountability: Nigeria’s VP Shettima demands clearer accountability for federal food security spending as harvest season approaches. Ag Tech for Farmers: Bangladesh’s HSTU student built an AI crop recommendation system using local soil and weather data, tested at a BADC nursery with high accuracy. Drone Manufacturing: India’s Dhaksha Unmanned Systems inaugurates a new Kancheepuram facility and launches two agricultural drone models for small farmers and rural entrepreneurs. Trade Pressure on Farm Inputs: A U.S.-Canada tariff escalation threatens farm equipment costs as Canada plans higher steel and aluminum tariffs. Beef Price Skepticism: Trump’s duty-free beef plan may not significantly lower burger prices, with analysts citing limited volume and monitoring uncertainty. Water & Irrigation: Telangana’s CM urges focus on minor irrigation tanks, tank boundary mapping, and farmer producer organizations. Regional Ag Partnerships: Saudi Arabia and Pakistan reaffirm plans to deepen cooperation in agriculture and food security, including irrigation and investment.