Cyclone Arnab has struck India's Andhra Pradesh at harvest, leaving rice fields submerged, banana plantations flattened and coconut palms uprooted.
In Argentina, prolonged flooding has forced the evacuation of more than 147,000 cattle and buffalo.
Meanwhile, the Netherlands has introduced nationwide poultry housing restrictions following three bird flu outbreaks in three days.
In Kenya, the closure of the sea-export season for major avocado varieties leaves growers with late fruit facing fewer buyers and potentially weaker prices.
And in North America, changes to US tariffs on Canadian agricultural products are reducing costs for some farm businesses while imposing new barriers on others.
Plus, the Global Market Report examines rising Vietnamese rice export prices as supplies tighten ahead of the next harvest.
Hosted by Simon Morris.
This week's stories:
00:33 Asia: Cyclone Arnab devastates India's harvest
Cyclone Arnab has struck coastal Andhra Pradesh with winds reaching up to 135km/h.
04:33 South America: Argentina evacuates 147,500 cattle and buffalo
Months of flooding have forced Argentine livestock producers to move more than 147,500 cattle and buffalo from threatened grazing land.
07:29 Europe: Netherlands orders poultry indoors after bird flu outbreaks
Three avian influenza outbreaks in three days have prompted a nationwide poultry housing and shielding order in the Netherlands.
10:14 Africa: Kenya closes avocado sea-export season
Kenya has closed sea exports of Hass, Fuerte, Pinkerton and Jumbo avocados after an official survey found insufficient export-ready fruit to sustain bulk shipments.
13:12 North America — US–Canada tariff changes divide farm suppliers
Changes to US tariffs on Canadian products have removed duties from certain agricultural grading and packing machinery while introducing a 50% tariff on other packaging and orchard materials.
15:49 Global Market Report — Vietnamese rice prices climb
Vietnamese rice export offers have risen by approximately $30 a tonne in one week, reaching $470-$480 for 5% broken rice — their highest level since January 2025.
Correspondents:
Samuel Njoroge – Africa
Ananya Rao – Asia
Daniel Mercer – North America
Claire Mitchell – Oceania
Lukas Fischer – Europe
Useful links:
Cyclone damages Andhra Pradesh crops (New Indian Express)
Argentina evacuates livestock due to El Niño (Argentina's animal health authority, SENASA)
Netherlands bird flu restrictions (Dutch government)
Avocado sea-export season closes (Kenya News Agency)
US tariffs on Canadian agricultural supplies (US Customs and Border Protection)
International rice prices (UN Food and Agriculture Organization
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