Economics and Technology

Die Alp- und Berglandwirtschaft im Wandel

02.07.2024

Alpine and Mountain Agriculture: Adapting to a Rapidly Changing World

For three years now, the Alpine and Mountain Agriculture Experimental Station has been helping farms at higher altitudes deal with increasingly demanding production conditions. In a meeting of tradition and technology, ongoing trials and initial results were presented to the media on 2 July in the Canton of Graubünden. Below, some information on the projects (only in German, French and Italian).
Agrarpolitik

24.06.2024

Language Regions Assess Agricultural Policy Goals Differently

An online survey shows that the Swiss population views all agricultural policy goals as important. Although animal welfare and farmers' incomes are the top priorities everywhere, the language regions show differences in their assessment of the goals.
Kaufentscheide

20.06.2024

Consumers Prioritise Animal Welfare over Environmental Sustainability

A study conducted across five European countries has identified the attributes that are important to consumers buying meat and dairy products. The researchers also investigated whether sustainability labels were perceived as helpful.

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