Acting prudently - China's role in turbulent agricultural markets

IAMO Policy Brief 45 analyzes China's domestic food security measures in the context of current crises

16-Aug-2022 - China is the world's largest consumer and importer of food. As such, the country has considerable influence on price developments in international markets and for global supply situations. The challenges of increased food demand with limited land and water resources at home, as well as price ...

Global trade not self-sufficiency is key to overcoming food shortages in times of war and crisis

IAMO Policy Brief 44 examines the effects of the war in Ukraine on global food markets

02-May-2022 - Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sent prices soaring for agricultural commodities such as grains, vegetable oils and fertilizers. This could destabilize food security, particularly in import-dependent countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA region). In the latest IAMO Policy Brief 44, ...

IAMO realises 2nd project stage of German-Sino Agricultural Center (DCZ)

05-Mar-2018 - IAK and IAMO assigned with implementation of the 2nd project stage of the German-Sino Agricultural Center (DCZ) IAK Agrar Consulting GmbH and the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO) have been given the go ahead for their concept to realise the second ...