Policy brief: seed industry strategy in China
In recent years, seeds and the development of the Chinese seed sector have gained importance. As the “foundation of agricultural modernization”, seeds and germplasm resources are seen as a crucial…
Policy brief: funding schemes for rural development in Germany
Rural areas in Germany are facing multiple challenges, such as an aging and declining population, decreasing employment opportunities, and remaining disparities between…
Policy brief: the German seed sector and seed policy
While there is no single seed policy, plant breeding is one field of activity within the recently adopted overall crop cultivation strategy of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture…
“Father of hybrid rice”, Yuan Longping, dies at 91
On 22 May, the renowned Chinese agronomist, Yuan Longping, died at the age of 91 in Changsha. Since the 1980s, Yuan developed hybrid rice strains…
In the press: the microchips of agriculture
Seeds have been termed the “microchips of agriculture”, highlighting the significance Chinese policymakers attach to the sector. In her contribution for German for agricultural journal DFG Mitteilungen, DCZ expert…
Policy brief: no. 1 document 2021
Document No. 1 has traditionally been dedicated to agriculture and rural issues. For 2021, the document highlights the consolidation of the poverty…
DCZ participated in webinar about upcoming EU CAP reforms
On the 11 March, DCZ experts participated in a webinar organized by IAK Agrar Consulting to inform practitioners about the impact of the coming reform of the EU Common…
China approves strategic development areas and targets for 14th 5-year plan
The fourth session of 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) of China opened on 5 and closed on 12 March 2021 in Beijing. One important part of the agenda was to review and approve the 14th National Five-Year Plan…