Water & Climate Adaptation: Azerbaijan’s COP29 climate lead Mukhtar Babayev says adaptation must be tied to water management, warning droughts are lasting longer while floods are more severe and water demand is rising fast across farming, cities, industry and energy. Grain Markets: MATIF wheat hit a September peak then eased, with traders watching Black Sea export moves, El Niño risks and Europe’s already-hit maize situation; opportunities for selling at higher prices are being flagged. Dairy Watch: European dairy prices are mostly steady, but attention is turning to whether farmers have enough winter feed after drought cut forage in France and lowered EU maize output. Sheep Pricing: Irish sheep trade shows signs of life, yet factory base quotes are holding, with most groups around €8/kg and some firmer mart prices. Feed Industry Sustainability: FEFAC’s Feed Sustainability Charter 2030 progress report highlights steps toward climate neutrality, responsible sourcing and resource efficiency, alongside EU protein and livestock strategy priorities. Ukraine Food Security: Mercy Corps warns Black Sea attacks and disrupted transport are creating a farm-to-market shock, leaving Ukrainian farmers with less cash and storage shortfalls.