Heat & Drought Pressure: Europe’s drought is biting hard, with farmers from the Netherlands to Bosnia and Italy reporting crop stress and water limits; Triodos warns the EU could lose about 1% of GDP in 2026 as heatwaves and drought intensify. UK Water & Food Security: England is under amber heat health alerts as drought covers nearly three-quarters of the country, while analysts warn of a worst food security crisis in decades. Water Infrastructure Strain: Euronews reports nearly a quarter of treated water is lost to leaks across Europe, underlining how ageing pipes worsen scarcity. River Shipping Clash (Germany): Germany’s ministers are split on whether to dredge waterways or restore them naturally as low Rhine/Danube levels disrupt cargo. Black Sea Grain Disruption: Russia-Ukraine attacks are damaging Black Sea grain terminals, forcing rerouting and raising global supply risk during harvest. Livestock Health (Scotland): A second bluetongue case (BTV-3) is confirmed in south-west Scotland, with restrictions and euthanasia in place. Soil Data Open-Source: Varda Foundation open-sources SoilHive to help countries share trusted soil data while keeping national control. Agri Trade Signals: Ireland’s grazing farms rank among the lowest stocked in the EU, and Irish hay traders report demand from France, Holland and Switzerland as European supplies run short. EU Agri-Food Policy Watch: EU pesticide rules are set to affect costs and prices, with debate growing over impacts on imports and food bills.