Heatwave hits crops: Belgium’s growers report smaller apples, potatoes and carrots, with knock-on risks for fries exports as drought spreads across Europe. EU procurement reform: The European Commission’s Public Procurement Act would steer public buyers away from lowest-cost tenders toward quality, sustainability and supply-chain resilience—potentially boosting demand for organic and healthier food. Farm finance pressure: Moldova’s farmers threaten protests over a proposed 50% VAT jump on grain and oilseed crops. Diesel crunch and farm costs: Trump urged Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure, warning of global fuel shortages that could feed into higher costs for transport and farming. Fisheries management: Countries agreed a new Pacific bluefin tuna harvest strategy after recovery from overfishing, allowing slight catch increases with automatic cutbacks if stocks fall. Energy and agriculture link: The ECB’s Kazimir flagged rising gas and electricity prices as a risk to food inflation, with drought and fertiliser costs already weighing on farmers. Livestock trade dispute: Irish calf exporters hit back at Dutch demands over 12-hourly milk-feeding rules for unweaned calves, calling it a politically motivated challenge to EU law. Climate-smart farming tech: A new EU-FAO €5m initiative targets climate-resilient agriculture in Afghanistan, aiming to strengthen agrifood systems.