Publications

Blog Post
Ukrainian agriculture at risk as the European Union’s liberalized trade measures expire

Book Chapter
Agrifood trade: Changing challenges, changing perspectives on policy and policy research

Blog Post
Ceasefire talks: What’s at stake for Ukraine’s agriculture sector and global food security?
Blogs

New U.S. tariff policies: What’s at stake for sub-Saharan Africa?
Risks and possible benefits of a chaotic global trade environment.

U.S.-China trade war 2.0: What are the implications for global oilseed markets?
Key agrifood products may see abrupt shifts.
Events

2025 Outlook for Wheat, Maize, and Soybean Crops
Global grain and oilseed markets are facing great uncertainty as producers in the northern hemisphere complete their spring plantings. While some dryness has affected winter crop regions in both North America and Europe, sowing conditions remain favorable. Market participants are closely observing rapid policy developments related to tariffs and possible retaliatory measures. The changing trade […]

Ending Hunger and Malnutrition: Keeping Our Eyes on the Road
While global agricultural commodity prices have come down from the high levels seen in recent years, the world remains far off track in meeting the SDG2 of ending hunger and malnutrition by 2030. Last year, close to 300 million people faced food crisis while the number of people on the cusp of famine doubled. Efforts […]

Biofuels and the Global Vegetable Oil Market
Production of biodiesel fuel in Brazil, the European Union, Indonesia, and the United States has grown by nearly 40 percent over the past five years, driven largely by subsidies and government mandates. Government regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions have also boosted demand for vegetable oils and created new markets for used cooking oils […]
News
New special issue of Food Policy examines fertilizer and soil health policies in the wake of global crises
Key findings were presented and discussed during the IFPRI policy seminar on June 11.
Global Food Costs in 2025: Interview with Joseph Glauber (CGTN America)
In a video interview with CGTN America, Joseph Glauber, Research Fellow Emeritus at IFPRI, explains the dynamics of global food prices. He emphasizes that the FAO Food Price Index measures commodity prices (e.g., grains, meat, vegetable oils) rather than retail food prices. Although commodity prices have generally decreased since their 2022 peaks, retail prices remain high […]
The timing of the Red Sea attacks could not be worse for Democrats (Politico)
Senior research fellow Joseph Glauber is quoted in a Politico story about how the growing military conflict in a key trade corridor is threatening to unleash economic havoc on the global economy ahead of November. “If energy prices go up and remain high, you’d see food inflation persisting,” said Joe Glauber. He added that potential […]