ag support
Harvest · 丰收 | Issue 1 | Nov 2022
The first issue of Harvest · 丰收, our bi-annual magazine on agricultural cooperation, examines the latest trends in China’s seed sector and…
DCZ
December 6, 2022
food security
Terminology paper: 大食物观 greater food view
Ensuring food security has always been an important task for Chinese policymakers, but, historically, its focus has been on the production of staple grains….
DCZ
November 16, 2022
rural development
Policy brief: How the EU supports rural development
Rural areas around the world face many structural challenges, and Europe is no exception. This policy brief examines the support programs in place within the EU that seek to address…
DCZ
November 9, 2022
agriculture & climate change
Policy brief: German ag policy within the EU context
With the Green Party in charge of the ministry of agriculture and the EU’s “Green Deal” in place, German agricultural policy is expected to become more sustainable and climate…
DCZ
November 3, 2022
food security
Study: grain security in China
This study analyzes the current challenges facing China’s grain security, the measures taken to address them, and the impacts on global food security…
DCZ
October 25, 2022
ag commodities
Study: soybean markets in Germany and China
This study aims to provide insights into the soybean value chains in China and Germany, outlining current research endeavours to improve soybean breeding, planting, and processing…
DCZ
March 28, 2020
sustainable agriculture
Policy brief: impact of COVID-19 on German agriculture
This brief analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the agriculture and food sector in Germany, focusing on agricultural production, trade…
DCZ
March 12, 2020
food & nutrition
Policy brief: nutritional transition in China
While China’s food system underwent remarkable progress along the food value chain, the rapidly progressing nutrition transition raises concerns over negative health consequences…
DCZ
March 8, 2020
ag commodities
Study: the soybean value chain in China
As a feed, oil, and food crop, soybeans are of crucial importance to China’s agricultural sector. Yet, more than 80 percent of domestic soybean demand is met via imports…
DCZ
March 2, 2020
agriculture & climate change
Special issue: climate change and agriculture
This edited volume outlines the findings of the German-Chinese Cooperation on Agriculture and Climate Change, a project aimed at developing joint policy recommendations for innovative, climate-relevant interventions…
DCZ
February 25, 2020
sustainable agriculture
Study: biofertilizers in China
In the past 30 years, Chinese famers have applied up to 30 percent of the world’s fertilizers and pesticides on 9 percent of global cropland…
DCZ
February 12, 2020
ag tech & digitalization
Policy brief: China’s rural and ag digitalization plan
Released on 25 December 2020, China’s “Rural and Agricultural Digitalization Plan” provides a blueprint for digital development in agriculture and rural areas…
DCZ
February 12, 2020
sustainable agriculture
Study: agrobiodiversity and ecosystems
To ensure food security for an increasing population, agriculture faces great pressures to further intensify crop production while minimising negative environmental effects. This study looks at the integration…
DCZ
January 18, 2020
ag support
DCZ
December 30, 2019
livestock
Study: antimicrobial resistance in livestock
The dramatic increase of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in farm animals is not only a challenge for livestock production but also a threat to global health. There is a general…
DCZ
December 14, 2019