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🎙️ In der Auftaktfolge von „LISTEN.EAST“ sprechen IAMO-Direktor Prof. Dr. Thomas Herzfeld und Prof. Dr. Cindy Wittke-Hohlfeld (IOS) über politische und wirtschaftliche Umbrüche in Zentralasien und im Kaukasus. 🎧 Mehr erfahren und reinhören!: t1p.de/i3tza #IAMO #LISTENEAST #Zentralasien #Kaukasus

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IAMO-Direktor Thomas Herzfeld im Dialog über die politischen und wirtschaftlichen Umbrüche in Zentralasien und im Kaukasus

In der ersten Folge des dreiteiligen Podcasts „LISTEN.EAST“ waren Prof. Dr. Thomas Herzfeld (IAMO) und Prof. Dr. Cindy Wittke-Hohlfeld (IOS) zu einem Expertengespräch eingeladen, um die politischen un...

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 21h

🤝 IAMO welcomed a delegation from Northwest A&F University (NWAFU), China, on 22 September. The visit strengthened our long-standing partnership and included the renewal of our MoU. 🌱🌍 #IAMO #NWAFU #ResearchCollaboration More information under the following link: t1p.de/3drmt

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IAMO welcomes delegation from Northwest A&F University

On 22 September 2026, the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO) welcomed a delegation from the College of Economics and Management at Northwest A&F University (N...

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Book a Scientist: IAMO researcher Mujahid Rasool explains whether the #CAP can balance #FoodProduction, #climate and #nature. (in English) Register now for the discussion on 29 September: t1p.de/8cfiy #BookaScientist #Leibniz #AgriculturalPolicy #agriculture #farmer #EU #Europe

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

📅Online Workshop: Science Communication for Social Media: This online workshop introduces researchers to the basics of science communication on social media. Date: 2 October 2026 Time: 09:30–12:30 CEST Format: Online via Zoom Registration: t1p.de/zlgi7

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🎉Congratulations to Prof. Dr. Kathleen Hermans on her joint professorship in Global Change, Land Use, and Migration at #IAMO and the Institute of Geosciences and Geography at #MLU! Read the full announcement here: t1p.de/ns2wz

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Kathleen Hermans appointed Professor of Global Change, Land Use and Migration

Since 1 September 2026, Prof. Dr. Kathleen Hermans has held the joint professorship in Global Change, Land Use and Migration at IAMO and the Institute of Geosciences and Geography at Martin Luther Uni...

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Save the date 📅📣 The IAMO Forum 2027 will be held from 16 to 18 June 2027 on “Controversies, Conflicts, and Social Divides in Agri-Food Transformations” in Halle (Saale), Germany. #agrifood #agriculturalforum #transformation #IAMO #iamoforum2027 t1p.de/n8b3s

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IAMO Forum 2027

The IAMO Forum 2027 will be held from 16 to 18 June 2027 on “Controversies, Conflicts, and Social Divides in Agri-Food Transformations” in Halle (Saale), Germany.

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

#iamoAnnual 2026: Deutsche Version erschienen Jetzt lesen: Anpassung an den Klimawandel zur Verbesserung der Ernährungssicherheit +++ Erkenntnisse aus der ukrainischen Agrarwirtschaft +++ Ländliche Wurzeln und Wege – Lebensqualität, Migration und Immobilität: t1p.de/i0vuk

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

#IAMO, together with its international partners, is organizing the summer school “Geospatial Information for Wildfire Monitoring and Risk Assessment” in Ohrid, North Macedonia, from September 6-12, 2026. Applications are accepted until July 31, 2026. More information can be found here: t1p.de/f4c57

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Summer School on „Geospatial Information for Wildfire Monitoring and Risk Assessment“

In the frame of the BMLEH-funded project “Geospatial Information for Climate Change Adaptation in the Western Balkans” (GEO-ADAPT), IAMO organizes, together with Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of ...

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

IAMO Policy Brief 52 examines how digital services are helping to rebuild rural areas in Ukraine. Find out more here: t1p.de/o9i0j #IAMOPolicyBrief #POLIDIH #DigiAgrar #digitalisation #rebuilding #farmers #RuralAreas #Ukraine

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Auf die Kartoffel, fertig, los! Zur #LNDWHalle erfahrt ihr heute am IAMO Spannendes über Anbau, Lagerung und Zubereitung der ovalen Knolle. Werdet kreativ beim Kartoffeldruck und seid die schnellsten beim Kartoffelwettrennen! www.iamo.de/lndwhalle2026 #Wissen #Landwirtschaft #Ernährung #Kartoffel

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Ich möchte #Wissenschaftlerin werden – aber lohnt sich das? Erhaltet auf der #LNDWHalle am 3. Juli interessante Einblicke in die Arbeit und Herausforderungen der Forscherinnen am IAMO. www.iamo.de/lndwhalle2026 #Wissen #Forschung #Landwirtschaft #Ernährung #Karriere

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Please find some impressions of the #iamoForum26 from 17 to 19 June in Halle (Saale), Germany. The photo gallery is now online: forum2026.iamo.de/photo-gallery

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

The summary of the #iamoForum26 entitled “Cultivating Methodological Fields, Harvesting Real-World Solutions: Advanced Methods in Agricultural #Economics” was published: forum2026.iamo.de/summary #AgEcon #ResearchConference

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

#iamoAnnual 2026: English version published Read now: Science scepticism is not akin to blasphemy; scepticism drives new knowledge +++ The challenges of European agricultural policy +++ Farmers’ risk and time preferences and sustainable irrigation decisions in Central Asia: t1p.de/isxu9

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

IAMO Forum 2026 Starts Tomorrow in Halle (Saale). How can new methods help us better understand today's agricultural and food systems? Researchers from around the world will come together at IAMO Forum 2026 to discuss some of the most pressing challenges facing agriculture today.

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The detailed conference agenda of the #iamoForum26 “Cultivating Methodological Fields, Harvesting Real-World Solutions: Advanced Methods in Agricultural #Economics” can be accessed here: forum2026.iamo.de/program #AgEcon #ResearchConference

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Reminder: registration for the #iamoForum26 is open until 31 May.🌾 Join us in #hallesaale, Germany, from 17-19 June for IAMO Forum 2026 "Cultivating Methodological Fields, Harvesting Real-World Solutions: Advanced Methods in Agricultural Economics”. More information: www.iamo.de/forum/2026

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

IAMO is offering a PhD position (m/f/d) embedded in the EU Horizon project “Strength2Farm: Strengthening Farmers’ Position in EU Food Value Chains”. The application process ends on 30 June 2026. More information about the position: t1p.de/beskp #iamophd #jobvacancy #ReserchProject #farming

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Wie sieht die Zukunft ländlicher Räume in #Sachsen-Anhalt aus? Beim Agrardialog am 2. Juni am #IAMO Halle diskutieren wir Fachkräftemangel, Migration & #Agrarpolitik zur Landtagswahl. 📅 2. Juni 2026 📍 Halle (Saale) 🔗 Anmeldung: urlz.fr/v97Q 🔗 Programm: urlz.fr/v97P

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Am 02.06.2026 lädt das IAMO zum Fachforum nach Halle (Saale) ein. Im Fokus: Demografie, Fachkräftemangel, Digitalisierung, Nachhaltigkeit & Bürokratieabbau.🌾 Anmeldung: urlz.fr/v97Q Programm: urlz.fr/v97P #Landtagswahl #SachsenAnhalt #Landwirtschaft #Digitalisierung #Agrarpolitik #IAMO

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Early bird registration for the #iamoforum26 is possible until 3 May 2026! 👉 www.iamo.de/forum/2026 The conference on "Cultivating Methodological Fields, Harvesting Real-World Solutions: Advanced Methods in Agricultural Economics" will take place from 17 to 19 June 2026 in #hallesaale, Germany

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

IAMO Newsletter 01/2026 News in this edition: IAMO Forum 2026 registration now open + IAMO joins Leibniz Network “China” + Study supports EU integration of Ukraine’s agri-food sector + Alfons Balmann receives Max Eyth Silver Medal EN: www.iamo.de/en/iamo-news... DE: www.iamo.de/iamo-newslet...

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

The awards ceremony for this year’s Saxony-Anhalt state competition “Jugend forscht” and “Jugend forscht junior” took place in the main hall of the IAMO. You can read about what this event was about and the message that IAMO Director Thomas Herzfeld shared with the audience: t1p.de/uwfd8

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Bright minds honored at the "Jugend forscht" state competition at IAMO

The awards ceremony for this year’s Saxony-Anhalt state competition “Jugend forscht” and “Jugend forscht junior,” in which young scientists were honored for their research, took place on April 10, 202...

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

On February 19, 2026, a seminar at the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies featured Lars Brink discussing whether the World Trade Organization can still regulate agricultural subsidies in a fragmented #GlobalTrade landscape. t1p.de/zhpzl #WTO #Agriculture

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Analyzing the Future of Multilateralism: Dr. Lars Brink on WTO Agricultural Support Constraints

On February 19, 2026, the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO) hosted an expert seminar featuring Dr. Lars Brink, an independent advisor and leading authority o...

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

New IAMO research highlights how global crises impact food security and agricultural trade in Sub-Saharan Africa 🌍 Based on field surveys in Nigeria and Togo, the study offers timely insights into challenges facing local food systems and markets #foodsecurity #agriculture #IAMO #Africa t1p.de/ae4gj

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IAMO research on the impact of global crises on agricultural commodity trade and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa

New IAMO research investigates how global crises are affecting food security and agricultural trade in Sub-Saharan Africa, based on field surveys in Nigeria from 19 March to 4 April 2026 and in Togo f...

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

#IAMOPolicyBrief 49 examines whether and to what extent the adoption of climate-smart agricultural (CSA) practices reduces food insecurity in #Africa. View the findings now: t1p.de/n2esg #ClimateChange #FoodSecurity #ClimateSmartAgriculture #CSA #SDGs #Senegal #Egypt #Morocco #FAO #WorldBank

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

#IAMOPolicyBrief 48 “Bundled sustainable agricultural practices as a pathway to economically, environmentally and socially inclusive development in #Uzbekistan” was published by IAMO and #ICARDA: t1p.de/8jan9 #agriculture #SAPs #CropRotation #ManureApplication #DripIrrigation #LaserLandLevelling

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

On 5.12.2025, approximately 70 experts joined the second #FAO OCOP regional meeting (Europe & Central Asia) 🌍 The session focused on progress review, technical exchange, and coordination to advance sustainable specialty agriculture More information: t1p.de/xxbfs #iamo #agriculture #Sustainability

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IAMO Contributes to the 2nd FAO OCOP Regional Organising Group Meeting

On December 5, 2025, the second meeting of the FAO’s regional organizing group for the “One Country One Priority Product” (OCOP) initiative was held online. Approximately 70 participants from Europe a...

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Register now for the #iamoForum26 “Cultivating Methodological Fields, Harvesting Real-World Solutions: Advanced Methods in Agricultural #Economics” from 17 - 19 June in #Halle (Saale), Germany. Early bird registration is possible until 3 May. www.iamo.de/forum/2026 #AgEcon #ResearchConference

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

The AGRIIMMERSE project recently reached a major milestone. Following a successful workshop in Serbia, young researchers Nikola Marašević and Milica Zagorac completed an intensive research stay at the IAMO XR Lab, led by Dr. Ivan Đurić. More information: t1p.de/8tpee

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AGRIIMMERSE Strengthens Digital Innovation in the Western Balkans

From 16 to 18 September 2025, the AGRIIMMERSE workshop was held in Belgrade, Serbia, attracting 40 participants dedicated to advancing agricultural research and integration. Following the workshop, th...

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

IAMO is a partner in the new Leibniz Research Network “China”. As China’s role in the global economy, technology, and geopolitics grows, the network brings together #LeibnizAssociation expertise and strengthens cooperation with Chinese and international partners. t1p.de/tbzdn #ChinaExpertise #IAMO

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IAMO as a partner in the new Leibniz Research Network "China"

China’s preeminent role on the global economic, technological, and geopolitical stage is one of the defining developments of the 21st century. Against this backdrop, the Leibniz Research Network China...

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IAMO @iamo.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

At a high-level roundtable in Kyiv titled “The Future of Ukraine’s Agrifood Sector the Path to the EU” a recent IAMO and Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) study presented the findings on Ukraine’s agri-food sector integration into the EU. #IAMO #KSE #EBRD #agriculture #Ukraine t1p.de/8n14d

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IAMO Study for EBRD Informs New EU Integration Support Programme for Ukraine’s Agri-Food Sector

A recent IAMO study presents the findings of the EU integration support program for the Ukrainian agricultural and food sector.

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