International Association of Agricultural Economists

08/27/2026

The September issue of Agricultural Economics is now available! As an IAAE member, you have free access to the full journal and its latest research insights. Access the latest issue here:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15740862/2026/57/5

08/24/2026

IAAE members, your work is shaping the future of agricultural economics, and it deserves to be seen.

Across the global community, members are advancing research, influencing policy, and driving impact across food systems. The Member Spotlight Series is an opportunity to share those stories.

Submit your spotlight to be featured in IAAE’s newsletters and social channels. Highlight your background, current projects, and what being part of IAAE means to you. Complete the form here: https://iaae-agecon.org/general/custom.asp?page=MemberSpotlight-

08/21/2026

ICAE 2027: Start Preparing for Kigali!

The 33rd International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE 2027) is coming to Kigali, Rwanda, 8–13 August 2027, under the theme:

“Growing Food for Sustainability and Health”

As we prepare for the official Call for Papers and Abstracts, now is the time to start thinking about your research and preparing your submissions. Researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students are invited to contribute to discussions shaping the future of sustainable and healthy agrifood systems.

📚 Start preparing your research

Consider the work you’d like to present and begin preparing your abstract or paper. The official Call for Papers, submission guidelines, and important dates will be announced shortly.

✈️ Start planning your trip

If you’re planning to attend in Kigali, now is also a good time to:

• Check your passport validity

• Review visa requirements for Rwanda based on your nationality

• Explore travel options and potential funding support

• Begin planning your accommodation and travel arrangements

Visa requirements vary by nationality, so be sure to consult official guidance well in advance of your trip.

📍 Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre | Kigali, Rwanda

📅 8–13 August 2027

Follow IAAE for updates on the Call for Papers, submission deadlines, registration, travel information, and more. https://iaae-agecon.org/page/33ICAE2027

Start preparing now. We look forward to seeing you in Kigali!

08/21/2026

Reminder: Call for Papers

The International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE) and Agricultural Economics invite submissions for the Special Issue on Agriculture and Economic Development in Latin America.

📅 Submission Deadline: September 15, 2026

Researchers are encouraged to submit empirical, policy, and interdisciplinary work related to agriculture, food systems, rural development, markets, nutrition, land use, and the environment in Latin America.

Accepted authors may also be invited to participate in a regional workshop in early 2027, with travel support available for eligible authors from the region.

🔗 Submit via the Agricultural Economics online submission portal and select "Latin America Special Issue.” Learn more: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/15740862/call-for-papers/latam

07/31/2026

Call for Papers | Special Issue — Design for Agrifood System Transitions: Theory and Practice
Agricultural Systems invites submissions for a Special Issue on systemic and design-oriented approaches to sustainable transitions in agrifood systems, across both the Global North and South.

Contributions are welcome on:
- Designing farming systems across scales
- Understanding and overcoming barriers to transition
- Designing innovations and processes to support scaling in agrifood systems
Both methodological and applied contributions are welcome, including storytelling and practice-based papers.
Submission deadline: 31 October 2026

🔗 Journal homepage & Guide for Authors: https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/328820/design-for-agrifood-system-transitions-theory-and-practice

07/30/2026

From Meat to Plant-Based Products? The Enduring Impact of BSE on Beef Consumption
A new study in Agricultural Economics reassesses the impact of the historical BSE outbreak on EU diets, finding that consumption patterns shifted persistently even after the food safety risk was eliminated. Using data spanning 1980–2020, the research identifies a structural dietary shift toward plant-based products, with average consumption reductions of 79%, 29%, and 28% for pulses, cereals, and vegetable oils, respectively.

- Read the full article: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/agec.70120

IAAE members have full access to Agricultural Economics as part of their membership.

07/29/2026

Call for Papers | Special Issue on Behavioural & Experimental Economics in Agricultural Economics

The European Review of Agricultural Economics invites submissions for a Special Issue exploring the future of experimental and behavioural economics in agri-food research.

Contributions are welcome on:
-Psychological drivers of farmer and consumer decision-making
-AI and experimental methods in agri-food systems
-External validity and scaling-up experimental insights

This Special Issue adopts an Open Science approach through Registered Reports — peer review and acceptance occur before data collection begins. Accepted authors must provide a replication package to ensure credibility and reproducibility.

📅 Stage 1 Report submission deadline: 31 August 2026. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eHRFPVEY

06/15/2026

Invitation | 30th Session of the Committee on Agriculture (COAG)
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) invites observers to attend the 30th Session of the Committee on Agriculture (COAG).
📅 Date: 20–24 July 2026
📍 Location: FAO Headquarters, Rome, Italy (hybrid modality)
🕘 Opening session: 09:30 CEST, Monday 20 July 2026

learn more: https://www.fao.org/governing-bodies/technical-committees/committee-on-agriculture/coag-2026/en

🔗 Register Now: https://meeting.fao.org/d73951f0-27f1-f011-8406-000d3a208f15

06/12/2026

The University of Bonn in Germany has the following position openings in its new Collaborative Research Center (CRC 1780) “Food System Diversification for Sustainable Nutrition” (FoodDiverse):



24 doctoral researchers and 8 postdoctoral researchers in the broader field of sustainable food systems.



The FoodDiverse CRC analyzes relationships between diversification at various food system levels (e.g., agriculture, markets, diets) and planetary health in Africa and Europe, in close cooperation with the University of Ghana. We are looking for strong candidates from various disciplines, including agricultural economics, social sciences, environmental sciences, nutrition, among others.

The link to the application portal, as well as more details about the CRC and its various scientific projects, can be found here: www.zef.de/fooddiverse

The application deadline is 14 June 2026.

© Uni Bonn © FoodDiverse CRC 1780: Food System Diversification for Sustainable Nutrition (FoodDiverse) Spokesperson: Prof. Dr. Matin Qaim (agricultural economics)Vice-Spokesperson: Prof. Dr. Ute Nöthlings (nutrition epidemiology) This page provides a short overview of the overall CRC, its differe...

06/11/2026

SAVE THE DATE: Mark your calendars for the International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) 2027, taking place August 8–13, 2027, in Kigali, Rwanda, at the Kigali Convention Centre. More details on registration and programming will be shared soon.