Tariff Relief for Farm Equipment: Trump signed a proclamation cutting tariffs on agricultural machinery like combines and harvesters from 25% to 15% (temporary through end-2027), while expanding lower rates for some industrial equipment—aimed at boosting U.S. production and easing costs for buyers. Food Safety Alarm: Kenya warned markets about cereals with aflatoxin levels up to 500 ppb versus a 10 ppb limit, citing storage and testing costs as key drivers of contamination risk. Animal Health Watch: South Africa’s Gauteng foot-and-mouth disease response faced pushback after a motion failed, with farmers still waiting for clearer vaccine and distribution plans. Pest Biosecurity in Action: California’s Glenn County urged residents after glassy-winged sharpshooter was found on grapevine shipments tied to Costco, stressing quarantine steps to prevent Pierce’s disease spread. Rural Livelihoods Under Strain: Sri Lanka’s farmers’ union warned IMF/World Bank-influenced policies and rising imports could push the sector toward collapse. Climate & Nature Finance: Papua New Guinea’s Highlands got a biodiversity push via the GBFF/FAO to strengthen Indigenous forest stewardship, while Australia unveiled a major tree-planting carbon restoration project in WA’s south coast. Monsoon Monitoring: India’s agriculture ministry urged timely farm advisories as El Niño risk rises and monsoon forecasts point to below-normal rains.