Renewables Rules: Greece has tightened zoning for new solar and wind, adding exclusion zones and caps to cut land-use conflicts while still expanding clean power. Irrigation & Jobs: Nepal’s energy-water minister says big irrigation like Sunsari–Morang boosts farm output worth over Rs 14bn a year and must be paired with farmer support, not just canals. Regenerative Farming: India reports 18.19 lakh farmers in natural farming across 8.80 lakh hectares, aiming to rebuild soil health and cut chemical dependence as El Niño looms. Climate Pressure on Farms: Europe’s heatwave is already hitting harvests and costs, with drought and wildfires stressing growers from onions to potatoes and vineyards. Food Security Finance: A Gulf-focused report argues food security is becoming a financing problem as most farms lack insurance and proper funding. Cocoa Traceability: Nigeria is urged to accelerate a national cocoa traceability system to meet EU deforestation rules. Agri-Entrepreneurship: India’s rural entrepreneurship push targets women-led farm and non-farm enterprises, while banks like Indian Bank report major retail, agri and MSME credit sanctions. Agri-Tech & Risk: Canada’s spray-drone adoption is growing, but extension and support gaps remain a concern as farmers face tighter margins. Wildlife & Poisoning Probe: Kenya’s elephant deaths investigation points to possible cyanide poisoning linked to pesticide-contaminated tomatoes. Solar + Crops: The Vatican plans a €100m agrivoltaic solar plant to power its state while growing crops underneath.