From the United Kingdom to India, from Spain to the borders of Ukraine, farmers across the world have been taking to the streets. While the specific triggers might differ, the protests seem to be driven by similar fears [...]

Several chokepoints have recently been affecting global food trade. Attention initially focused on disruptions of seaborne trade from Ukraine, especially following the end of the Black Sea Grain Initiative in July 2023. However, with the implementation of a [...]

Bangladesh officially joined AMIS on 1 October 2023 and is now fully integrated in all of the AMIS products and publications. From February 2024 onwards, the country will be covered in the monthly AMIS Market Monitor reports while [...]

In view of escalating geopolitical conflicts, economic slowdowns, and the growing climate crisis, the Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) plays a crucial role in enhancing transparency and policy coordination in international food markets, Maximo Torero, Chief Economist of [...]

Fertilizer prices reached record highs in spring 2022 on the back of returning demand after the Covid-19 pandemic and tensions in the Black Sea region. This article reflects on the events of the last two years and analyzes [...]