Farm Bill push in the US: Kentucky ag leaders and national coalition groups are pressing Congress to pass “Farm Bill 2.0” after the Senate Agriculture Committee failed to advance it, leaving farmers without key crop insurance, research, and nutrition support. Bird flu response in Australia: Australia will roll out H5 bird flu vaccines first for vulnerable native species in captivity, with states administering doses in coming days as mass mortalities rise. Trade talks for India–SACU: India and the SACU bloc (Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa) are set to sign terms of reference on Aug. 12 to start negotiations for a preferential trade agreement. Organic sector consultation (New Zealand): New Zealand opened feedback on proposed “future-proof” organic rules, including a national organic mark and changes to thresholds and enforcement. Horticulture export boost (Zimbabwe–China): Zimbabwean exporters say China’s zero-tariff policy is opening fresh demand for blueberries, citrus, and avocados. Food safety & vet compliance (Russia): Russia’s Rosselkhoznadzor flagged traceability violations in dairy and pet-feed sales, sending cases to prosecutors. Market access & infrastructure (Australia–Vietnam): Australia and Vietnam signed an agriculture and sustainable development MoU to deepen cooperation on policy, biosecurity, food safety, and trade. Local food movement (Maine): Maine’s “sovereign market” model is expanding under the Food Sovereignty Act, letting small farmers sell directly to consumers with fewer barriers. Regenerative farming spotlight (Wales/UK): A Mississippi regenerative grazing expert shared practical soil and livestock approaches aimed at helping Welsh farms cut costs and improve resilience.