livestock
Animal farming policy briefs
This series of animal farming policy briefs offers policy recommendations across four key areas…
DCZ
March 28, 2025
sustainable agriculture
Study: China’s organic food and ag sector
Update: In the past 20 years, China’s organic agriculture and food sector has been catching up with leading global producers and markets. China is now among the…
DCZ
February 27, 2025
rural development
Report on rural development in Germany
In November 2024, the German federal government published the fourth report on the development of rural areas…
DCZ
February 18, 2025
sustainable agriculture
Study: Impact of agricultural support policies on biodiversity and income
Agricultural support policy plays a crucial role in balancing food production with environmental sustainability. In Europe, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has been a key instrument…
DCZ
February 18, 2025
ag tech & digitalization
Study: Artificial intelligence in Chinese agriculture
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming agriculture worldwide, with its promise of enhanced productivity, sustainability, and efficiency. This study examines the adoption and development…
DCZ
February 10, 2025
livestock
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…
DCZ
April 18, 2020
ag tech & digitalization
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…
DCZ
April 9, 2020
sustainable agriculture
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…
DCZ
April 9, 2020
ag support
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…
DCZ
April 3, 2020
livestock
MARA notice on pig production
On 17 March 2020, the General Office of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) released a notice on increasing the support for the stable production and supply…
DCZ
April 1, 2020
ag support
DCZ
March 30, 2020
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