Global Food Prices: The UN’s FAO says world food prices hit a 3-year high in July as heat, drought and war-linked disruptions push up wheat, vegetable oils and sugar, raising fears of another inflation wave. Middle East & Ukraine Risk: Markets are reacting to escalating conflicts around the Gulf and Black Sea, with cereal and oilseed prices especially sensitive to supply shocks. Nigeria–China Ag Tech Push: Nigeria is seeking deeper China cooperation on water-saving agriculture, soil monitoring and solar cold storage to cut post-harvest losses and move from raw exports to agro-processing. Tanzania Farm Finance: Tanzania’s TADB says it has disbursed Sh1.55 trillion to support 2.6 million farmers and agribusinesses, backing irrigation, storage and value chains. Pakistan Water-to-Farm Expansion: Iraq’s desert farming drive in Al-Muthanna is expanding wheat output via thousands of contracts and heavy groundwater use, with grid power seen as the next unlock. UK Drought Stress: UK farmers report sharply lower yields after the driest July on record, intensifying food security worries. U.S. Farm Policy & Biosecurity: Nebraska’s Sen. Ricketts highlights farm bill and export priorities while the U.S. rolls out new screwworm prevention tools for livestock and wildlife. Spain Farm Innovation Awards: Spain’s Chaleco Agricultor Awards relaunch to spotlight tech and sustainability leaders, aiming to scale practical innovation across farms.