In their meeting in Miyazaki on 22-23 April 2023, Agriculture Ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) highlighted the importance of data availability and transparency for well-functionig agricultural markets. In this context, they particularly praised the work of AMIS, [...]

The United States of America was re-elected for a second consecutive term as AMIS Chair at the 12th session of the AMIS Rapid Response Forum (RRF). The country will be represented by Mr. Seth Meyer, Chief Economist at [...]

The war in Ukraine has roiled commodity markets and significantly weakened global food security. Despite efforts to alleviate the impact of the crisis, several risks remain even one year after the outbreak of the conflict. On the positive [...]

The Black Sea Grain Initiative, a UN-supported agreement between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, was signed on 22 July 2022. It has allowed for exports of grains and related foods to resume from three Ukrainian ports which had [...]

The debate whether speculation is driving food price volatility has come back to the forefront. Especially for low-income countries, such volatility in prices can increase food security risks, thus calling for a thorough investigation of the role of [...]