Economic Modelling and Policy Analysis
The Swiss agricultural sector is caught between the competing demands of society’s expectations. Using economic models, Agroscope evaluates the impacts of agricultural policy instruments on social objectives and highlights trade-offs.
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SWISSland - Structural Change Information System Switzerland
The SWISSland model system illustrates supply-and-demand quantities of agricultural raw products in the Swiss agricultural sector and projects future trends for these whilst taking account of (nett) external trade in agricultural goods on the global market.
Policy analysis
Agriculture and food together constitute an important starting point for achieving the long-term climate objectives of the Swiss Confederation by 2050. At the same time, the Swiss Confederation pursues strategic thrusts in order to strengthen the sustainability and supply security of the Swiss food system.
Trade analyses
International rules-based trade relationships make an important contribution to sustainable development and food security. As a major nett importer of foodstuffs, Switzerland is closely intertwined with international agricultural trade, especially with the European Union (EU).
SWISSfoodSys: Swiss sustainable food systems model
The ‘SWISSfoodSys’ model was created to assess and optimise the sustainability of food systems.
