Trade & Tariffs: A Canada–U.S. trade fight is now hitting food directly, with the U.S. set to ban most Canadian alcohol and add dairy tariffs, raising fresh alarm for agri-food exporters. Vertical Farming R&D: Oishii is expanding plant-biology research to fix a key gap in vertical farming know-how, betting that deeper crop lifecycle expertise will unlock growth. Climate & Crops: Hybrid rye is getting renewed attention after multiple dry years, with growers and consultants pointing to dual-use varieties that can serve both grain and anaerobic digestion markets. Smart Greenhouses: China’s Xinjiang tomato output is being boosted by a Jiangsu-funded smart greenhouse park using soil-free growing and traceable inputs. Water & Drought Resilience: Jamaica’s JP Farms says irrigation is keeping bananas, plantains, and pineapples flowing despite severe drought. Farmworker Pay: California’s expanded crop lien law is helping recover unpaid farmworker wages quickly, including nearly $10,000 for workers harvesting moringa. Policy & Regulation: Australia’s Wine Australia Regulations review is nearing its Sept. 25 submission deadline, with industry input sought on what should change before the rules sunset. Market Access: New Zealand cleared the India FTA in a 93-29 vote, setting up broader access for NZ products into India’s large consumer market.