Study: the seed market in China
China’s seed sector has seen rapid development in the past decades, turning the country into the world’s second largest seed market. Yet, industry fragmentation and limited innovation capacity…
Policy brief: German policies for ag export promotion
German exports of goods and services have accounted for a significant share of the German gross domestic product (GDP) for many years. In response to the agreement reached at…
Policy brief: strategy 2030 of the German dairy sector
With an annual turnover of over 26 billion euros, the German dairy sector plays an important role in the agri-food sector, but low milk prices…
Policy brief: livestock production and climate change
In Germany and China, around 7% of annual emissions are attributable to the agricultural sector. Livestock production accounts for a large share of these emissions…
In the press: China’s online shopping boom
As strict COVID-19 prevention measures keep consumers locked down at home, online food services and e-grocery shopping are booming. DCZ expert Eva Sternfeld gives an overview of how the pandemic…
Policy brief: impact of COVID-19 on Chinese agriculture
The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unexpected negative situation globally, deeply impacting agricultural and food sectors around the world…
Policy brief: no. 1 document 2020
Document No. 1 has traditionally been dedicated to agriculture and rural issues. For 2021, the document highlights poverty elimination as the…