Heatwave & Wildfire Fallout: Europe’s record summer heat is now hitting farms and food systems hard, with drought and low rivers adding pressure to agriculture and energy, while wildfires in Spain and France keep damaging land and livelihoods. Livestock Health Alert: Britain’s bluetongue outbreak is accelerating as warmer weather boosts the spread of the midges that carry the virus, with farmers reporting rising cases and added financial stress. Worker Safety in Extreme Weather: Italy is facing renewed scrutiny after a 19-year-old farmworker died while harvesting tomatoes in 37°C heat, with investigators looking at whether outdoor-labor rules were followed. Market & Policy Support for Farmers: Bulgaria’s agriculture ministry is urging the EU Commission to unlock exceptional financial support for struggling dairy and pig producers as purchase prices fail to cover production costs. Food Prices Watch: The FAO says global food prices edged up in July, driven by higher cereal, sugar and vegetable oil prices amid heatwaves and geopolitical risks. Agri-Fraud Crackdown: Dutch inspectors seized a banned fungicide shipped from China and disguised as dog food, after customs flagged suspicious paperwork tied to a Zeeland fruit grower.