Agriculture and Food in International Trade

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ECON 6015
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Course ID
201891
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Economics
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Wenxiao Wang
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course examines the rules, policy, and economic realities governing international trade in agriculture and food, including recent developments, disputes, agreements, and disruptions. Topics include key agricultural policy models, the role of intergovernmental organisations, global value chains, the growing impact on trade of private standards, and food insecurity. It also covers the recent transformation in markets and methods as retailers have gained a greater influence over production and distribution decisions.

  • Historical and Institutional Foundations of Agri-Food Trade
  • Trade Policy Instruments and Dispute Resolution in Agriculture
  • Contemporary Challenges and the Evolving Global Trade Landscape

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain different national models for agricultural production and trade.
  • Identify and analyse the impacts of agricultural trade policies and policy instruments.
  • Evaluate the role and impact of regional trade agreements, sustainability standards, and climate measures on agricultural trade flows and market opportunities.
  • Apply value chain analysis to specific sectoral contexts to help explain export flows.
  • Analyse contemporary challenges, including geopolitical tensions and trade disputes, and their effects on global agricultural supply chains, trade patterns, and distribution systems.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 30097
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S336A-B
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S336A-B

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 58475
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 218
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 218

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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