As part of the German-Chinese Cooperation on Agriculture and Climate Change (DCZ), HFFA Research contributed to a bilateral expert exchange coordinated by IAK Agrar Consulting GmbH and funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) through GFA Consulting Group GmbH.
Agriculture in both Germany and China is increasingly affected by climate change, requiring countries to simultaneously adapt their farming systems and mitigate emissions. However, distinct climatic conditions, resource constraints, and policy frameworks shape how each country approaches these challenges. This bilateral initiative seeks to deepen mutual understanding and foster knowledge exchange on effective strategies for climate-smart agriculture in both contexts.
As a member of the expert delegation, HFFA Research Analyst Sophia Lüttringhaus participated in field visits, technical discussions, and bilateral workshops held in both Germany and China. The study tours facilitated learning about on-the-ground innovations, best practices, and ongoing research in mitigation and adaptation. In Germany, the delegation explored topics such as emission reduction in livestock systems, climate-resilient plant breeding, and peatland restoration. In China, the focus was on circular agriculture, sustainable fertilizer use, and biogas-based nutrient recycling. The exchange culminated in a joint session at the 5th Sino-German Agricultural Week in Beijing, where the expert group shared key findings and policy recommendations.
German agriculture benefits from relatively high adaptive capacity but continues to refine mitigation strategies, particularly in manure management and soil conservation.
China is advancing circular agricultural practices, including integrated nutrient cycling and renewable energy from agricultural waste.
Both countries are investing in precision technologies and plant breeding to reduce climate vulnerability.
Bilateral exchanges reveal shared challenges and offer valuable opportunities for cross-country learning and collaboration in climate-smart agricultural innovation.
