Welcome to the European Association
of Agricultural Economists (EAAE)

Connecting experts to address the challenges of agriculture, food systems and rural development across Europe

Understanding the role of the EAAE in Europe

The EAAE is Europe’s professional hub for agricultural economists. We connect researchers, educators and practitioners across countries and disciplines, united by a shared commitment to deepen understanding of agri-food systems, with a particular focus on the European context.

By bringing professionals together, sharing insights and promoting dialogue, we advance the field and help translate research into sustainable solutions for the agri-food sector and rural communities across Europe.

Join our professional network

Whether you are an early-career researcher or an established professional, the EAAE membership offers unique opportunities to learn, connect, and grow

Professional development 

Boost your career with mentoring, networking and leadership opportunities in a recognised community of excellence.

Stay connected and informed

Receive a monthly newsletter with EAAE updates, calls, vacancies, and highlights from across the field.

Have access to our events

Join seminars, webinars, PhD workshops, mentoring sessions and Reading Circles tailored to every career stage.

Participate at the EAAE congress

A biennial gathering where professionals discuss the latest issues in the agri-food domain.

Expand your network

Join the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE) at half the regular membership fee.

Professional development 

Boost your career with mentoring, networking and leadership opportunities in a recognised community of excellence.

Stay connected and informed

Receive a monthly newsletter with EAAE updates, calls, vacancies, and highlights from across the field.

Exclusive access to events

Join seminars, webinars, PhD workshops, mentoring sessions and Reading Circles tailored to every career stage.

Europe’s leading congress

Secure your place at the biennial EAAE Congress, the foremost gathering in the field, for visibility and collaboration.

An extended network

Access a 50% discount on membership with the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE). 

EAAE Congress: A biennial meeting for agricultural economists

Held every two years, the EAAE Congress brings together around 1,000 researchers, practitioners, stakeholders and policymakers from around the world to exchange ideas, share cutting-edge research and explore the most pressing challenges in the agri-food sector.

The next Congress will take place in Šibenik, Croatia
(31 August–3 September 2027)
, organised by the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Zagreb.

News and other events from across the EAAE

  • 10–11 September 2026 | Chania, Crete, Greece

    194th EAAE Seminar on AI, Agri-Food Systems and Ecosystems to Take Place in Crete

    Seminar

  • 17–19 June | University of Évora

    11th EAAE PhD Workshop at the University of Évora, June 2026

    Workshop

  • 30 April 2026 | Online (EAAE Webinar)

    EAAE Webinar: The Commission’s Proposals for the Next CAP with Alan Matthews

    Webinar

Publishing rigorous, inclusive and accessible research

Through its Publication Committee, the EAAE manages three leading journals: European Review of Agricultural Economics (ERAE), Q Open, and EuroChoices. Together, they foster the exchange of ideas and evidence that move the field forward.

Contact us

Have a question, suggestion, or proposal? Fill in the form or reach out to the EAAE Secretariat. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.