Northern Ireland Animal Welfare: DAERA minister Andrew Muir welcomed new CCTV rules for slaughterhouses, due to start on 1 August, requiring coverage where live animals are present, 90-day footage retention and access for authorised officers. UK Farming Innovation: The Duchess of Edinburgh joined a regenerative farming research and innovation discussion at Root and Reason, bringing together groups working on new crops, productivity insights and knowledge exchange. Livestock & Health: A study suggests Scotland could cut meat intake by 35% by 2050 by focusing on the highest consumers, lowering emissions and improving health outcomes. Food System Pressure: UK Food Standards Agency published new guidance for approving cultivated meat, as EU uncertainty continues to loom. Biosecurity Watch: Australia confirmed its first H5N1 case in a local seabird, with detections rising to 12 and officials warning about possible spread pathways. Global Land Rights: Ugandan farmers have sued in the UK High Court to halt the EACOP pipeline before it goes online, arguing it threatens freshwater and livelihoods. Climate Extremes: Wildfires in southern Spain killed at least 11 (including four suspected British nationals) and left 19 missing, with reports pointing to people trying to flee by car or on foot. Rural Economy & Skills: Moulton College launched a new agriculture apprenticeship to support UK farming talent pipelines.