El Niño and jobs: The Philippines’ unemployment rate rose to 4.8% in May, with job losses concentrated in agriculture and forestry as weather disruptions linked to El Niño hit crop industries like paddy rice, corn and spices. Plant health for trade: Ethiopia reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Africa’s phytosanitary systems under the African Phytosanitary Programme, aiming to curb transboundary pests and improve surveillance and diagnostics. Beef market pressure: Ireland’s IFA livestock leaders say beef fundamentals remain strong as factories struggle to secure cattle for weekly kills, urging farmers to shop around for fair prices. El Niño preparedness in India: India’s PMO reviewed kharif readiness and ordered ministries to monitor impacts on agriculture, water, food supplies and rural livelihoods. EU livestock strategy test: European farmers’ group Copa-Cogeca warns the EU’s new livestock and protein strategies must deliver practical clarity for farmers, not just “statements of intent.” Water stress in France: France’s “exceptional” drought is worsening, with bans on agricultural irrigation reported in hard-hit basins. Aquaculture export push (Türkiye): Türkiye targets 750,000 tons of aquaculture production and $3 billion in seafood exports by 2028, citing record 2025 output. Dairy support (Nigeria): Negros Oriental in the Philippines approved a plan to build a dairy stock farm via a partnership to boost local milk production and farmer livelihoods. Farm safety (Ireland): Beara’s Ryan Regan won a national farm safety ambassador award, highlighting youth-led farm safety outreach.