Farmer Rights vs Pax Silica: In the Philippines, a farmers’ group renewed calls for Congress to scrutinize the proposed Pax Silica AI hub in New Clark City, saying Malacañang’s “buildable zone” claim doesn’t answer land records, environmental and water studies, or consultation questions. Storm Damage: In the Philippines’ Ilocos region, monsoon rains and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay left about P11M in agriculture damage, with thousands of families affected and red-alert conditions maintained. Labor for Harvest: A U.S. farm in Ellendale, South Dakota, says H2A migrant workers from South Africa filled a labor gap and improved reliability for crops like sweet corn. Farmers Market Push: Kentucky’s Agriculture Commissioner Shell will host a Farm to Fork benefit dinner Aug. 19, while North Carolina’s SUN Bucks gets state funding for summer 2027 to feed over a million children. Climate Pressure on Crops: In France’s Bas-Rhin, Alsace farmers are turning to pulses like lentils and chickpeas to cope with heatwaves and drought; in India, Kharif sowing is down nearly 39 lakh hectares amid rainfall deficits. Drought Hits Livestock: North Wales farmers report forced early use of winter feed and herd reductions as drought dries grass. Policy Costs for Farmers: Irish farm leaders warn CBAM could double nitrogen prices by 2030, raising pressure on EU agriculture. Water, Land, and Food Security: FAO highlights stronger agricultural statistics support across Africa to improve food security planning and investment decisions.