A wide varietal choice allows farmers to align their production to the specific requirements of their region, their production system and the market they target. We set out to supply plant varieties that can be grown more easily and in an environmentally-compatible manner (imposing no major demands and requiring only limited if, indeed, any treatment at all). Processors and consumers alike benefit directly from our aims of achieving a very high quality in the final product and ensuring maximum food safety.
At national level, we hold responsibility for conserving Switzerland's genetic resources (old Swiss varieties, original material). Managing more than 10'000 varieties is a major task which makes it possible to conserve Switzerland's genetic and cultural heritage and permit its long-term use.
