Knowledge transfer

We believe it is essential to make our research accessible to students, professionals, and interested members of the public. On this page, we present selected research findings from our team and our master students and explain what they mean for agriculture, food, the environment, and society.

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From Our Research

PhD projects and current studies from our department explained in an accessible way.

Trade relationships between Africa and Europe – A fair competition?

How do EU trade rules affect African exports to the EU? This study dives deeper. More

What is your view on this, Professor Wieck?

As head of Chair of Agricultural and Food Policy, Prof. Dr. Wieck contributes to public debate and policymaking in a range of formats. On this page, we have compiled her contributions and statements. More

Organic Farming in Iran: A Decade of Change

A new study investigates the decline of organic farming in Iran

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To be or not to be? Profitability and exit decisions of organic dairy farmers in the EU

Research team analyzes the financial situation of about 28,000 dairy farms in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain

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From Our Students

Master’s students talk about their theses and the paths that led them there.

How Has This Fruit Been Produced? A Closer Look at Working Conditions in South Africa’s Fruit Sector

In his master’s thesis, Sylvester Neba examines working conditions in South Africa’s fruit export sector. In the interview, he offers insights into his research and the challenges he encountered along the way. More

Is it still arable land — or already permanent grassland?

What a Hohenheim master’s thesis reveals about rules, authorities and practice in North Rhine-Westphalia and Baden-Württemberg under the new § 6 GAPKondG on permanent grassland More

Designing Minimum Wage Policies: Lessons from Ghana and South Africa

Akwasi Acheampong Asiedu presents his master's thesis. More