Towards more evidence-based agricultural and food policies

Abstract The goal of this paper is to provide insights into how scientific evidence can be used for policymaking and put evidence-based agriculture food policies at the top research policy agendas. We illustrate in a targeted manner better present an overview rich set ex-ante ex-post evaluation methods tools that agricultural economists use evaluating decisions. both established new/emerging approaches, including their advantages disadvantages, discuss potential evaluation. also approaches should combined could towards decision-makers. discusses crucial role high-quality data supporting science—policy interface. Finally, we papers special issue titled ‘Evidence-Based Agricultural Food Policy: Role Research Policy Making’.