Heat & Drought Pressure on Farms: Britain’s “exceptionally serious” drought is leaving crops stressed, with farmers reporting sharp yield drops and fears for food supply as water restrictions spread. Wildfire Risk Escalates in Southern Europe: France has issued extreme wildfire alerts for Aude, Bouches-du-Rhône, Vaucluse and Var, with an ongoing blaze damaging homes and triggering access limits. Livestock Health Watch: Scotland’s chief vet urges bluetongue vaccination planning as cases rise elsewhere in Great Britain, even though Scotland remains free of BTV-3. EU Input Support in Focus: The EU-backed Seeds4Liberia programme in Liberia has handed over improved seeds and farming materials, with local farmers’ unions stressing that success depends on farmers taking ownership. Market Signals for Poultry: Reuters reports a Brazil poultry glut is likely to squeeze producer margins, with weak domestic demand and falling beef/pork prices weighing on chicken profitability. Organic Push in Scotland: Environment charities are calling for Scotland to double organic farmland by 2031, arguing for faster growth to cut pesticide use and emissions. Renewables, Not Farmland, but Rural Impact: PPC Group is buying a 277.3 MW wind/solar portfolio in Poland, underlining continued investment in clean power across Central and Southeastern Europe.