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Parliament Backs Food Price Transparency Initiative

Swiss Senate approves initiative to monitor margins across food value chain, aiming to address price disparities between producers and consumers

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Parliament Backs Food Price Transparency Initiative

12:00 PM·agriculture

Lumpy-Skin Disease Disrupts Traditional Alpine Cattle Drives

Several Swiss cantons forced to cancel or modify traditional Alpine cattle drives due to lumpy-skin disease outbreak in neighboring France, affecting UNESCO-recognized cultural practice.

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Lumpy-Skin Disease Disrupts Traditional Alpine Cattle Drives

04:00 PM·wildlife management

Six Swiss Cantons Seek Permission for Wolf Pack Control

Federal authorities evaluate applications to regulate wolf populations across multiple cantons, targeting over 30 packs amid livestock protection concerns.

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Six Swiss Cantons Seek Permission for Wolf Pack Control

12:00 PM·agriculture

First Lumpy Skin Disease Case Near Swiss Border Triggers Emergency Response

Switzerland implements mandatory cattle vaccination in Geneva region after first case of lumpy skin disease detected in neighboring France.

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First Lumpy Skin Disease Case Near Swiss Border Triggers Emergency Response

08:00 AM·environment

Japanese Beetle Outbreak Threatens Geneva Agriculture

Geneva implements emergency measures to contain first Japanese beetle outbreak, including watering restrictions within a one-kilometer radius of affected areas.

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Japanese Beetle Outbreak Threatens Geneva Agriculture

12:00 PM·environment

Japanese beetle outbreak detected in Geneva

Geneva authorities implement immediate restrictions on lawn watering after discovering first Japanese beetle outbreak in Corsier, Meinier and Collonge-Bellerive areas.

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Japanese beetle outbreak detected in Geneva

04:00 PM·environment

Swiss Trial Electric Harps to Combat Asian Hornets

Scientists in Jura canton test innovative electric harps and muzzle systems to protect beehives from invasive Asian hornets.

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Swiss Trial Electric Harps to Combat Asian Hornets

04:00 PM·environment

Novel Anti-Hornet Defense Systems Tested in Swiss Apiaries

Scientists trial innovative electric harps and protective muzzles on beehives in Jura canton to combat invasive Asian hornets threatening local bee populations.

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Novel Anti-Hornet Defense Systems Tested in Swiss Apiaries

08:00 AM·agriculture

Swiss Authorities on High Alert for Three Livestock Diseases

Veterinary officials are monitoring the spread of Lumpy skin disease, Bluetongue, and African swine fever, with preventive measures already implemented in several cantons.

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Swiss Authorities on High Alert for Three Livestock Diseases

04:00 PM·politics

Death Threats Against Swiss Politician Spark Legal Action Over Wolf Management

State Councillor Vassilis Venizelos files complaint following escalating tensions between farmers and authorities over wolf protection policies in Vaud canton.

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Death Threats Against Swiss Politician Spark Legal Action Over Wolf Management

08:00 AM·animal welfare

Unique Swiss Law Prohibits Chicken Eyewear

Switzerland's strict animal welfare laws include unusual provisions, such as banning glasses and contact lenses for poultry, highlighting the country's comprehensive approach to animal protection.

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Unique Swiss Law Prohibits Chicken Eyewear

08:00 AM·health

Switzerland Monitors Three Major Livestock Disease Threats

Swiss veterinary authorities are on high alert monitoring Lumpy skin disease, Bluetongue, and African swine fever, with preventive measures already implemented in some cantons.

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Switzerland Monitors Three Major Livestock Disease Threats

12:00 PM·technology

Switzerland pioneers AI-powered crop protection system

Swiss agricultural research center Agroscope develops innovative AI-based scarecrow system to protect crops from bird damage, marking a shift toward smart farming solutions.

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Switzerland pioneers AI-powered crop protection system

04:00 PM·agriculture

AI-Powered Scarecrows: Switzerland Tests Smart Agriculture Solutions

Swiss agricultural research centre Agroscope launches innovative AI system to protect crops from bird damage, marking a significant step in agricultural technology adoption.

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AI-Powered Scarecrows: Switzerland Tests Smart Agriculture Solutions

08:00 AM·agriculture

Tropical Tomato Moth Invasion Threatens Swiss Agriculture

Agricultural pest from tropics spreads northward into Switzerland, causing severe crop damage and raising concerns for food security.

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Tropical Tomato Moth Invasion Threatens Swiss Agriculture

08:00 AM·food security

Food Security: Switzerland Among 30 Nations Maintaining Strategic Grain Reserves

Switzerland's proactive approach to food security through grain reserves highlighted as global food security concerns rise.

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Food Security: Switzerland Among 30 Nations Maintaining Strategic Grain Reserves

12:00 PM·agriculture

Japanese Beetle Alert: New Invasive Threat to Swiss Agriculture

Federal authorities issue nationwide warning as destructive Japanese beetles spread in Valais and Ticino regions

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Japanese Beetle Alert: New Invasive Threat to Swiss Agriculture

12:00 PM·environment

Controversial Wolf Shooting Sparks Conservation Debate

First wolf culling under revised hunting law in Valais triggers discussion about wildlife management and livestock protection

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Controversial Wolf Shooting Sparks Conservation Debate

04:00 PM·environment

Basel Regions Implement Emergency Measures Against Japanese Beetles

Basel-City and Basel-Land impose lawn watering bans and green waste transport restrictions until September following first Japanese beetle sightings of the year.

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Basel Regions Implement Emergency Measures Against Japanese Beetles

agriculture

Wolf Attack Sparks Debate Over Swiss Wildlife Management

Parliament Backs Food Price Transparency Initiative

Lumpy-Skin Disease Disrupts Traditional Alpine Cattle Drives

Six Swiss Cantons Seek Permission for Wolf Pack Control

First Lumpy Skin Disease Case Near Swiss Border Triggers Emergency Response

Japanese Beetle Outbreak Threatens Geneva Agriculture

Japanese beetle outbreak detected in Geneva

Swiss Trial Electric Harps to Combat Asian Hornets

Novel Anti-Hornet Defense Systems Tested in Swiss Apiaries

Swiss Authorities on High Alert for Three Livestock Diseases

Death Threats Against Swiss Politician Spark Legal Action Over Wolf Management

Unique Swiss Law Prohibits Chicken Eyewear

Switzerland Monitors Three Major Livestock Disease Threats

Switzerland pioneers AI-powered crop protection system

AI-Powered Scarecrows: Switzerland Tests Smart Agriculture Solutions

Tropical Tomato Moth Invasion Threatens Swiss Agriculture

Food Security: Switzerland Among 30 Nations Maintaining Strategic Grain Reserves

Japanese Beetle Alert: New Invasive Threat to Swiss Agriculture

Controversial Wolf Shooting Sparks Conservation Debate

Basel Regions Implement Emergency Measures Against Japanese Beetles

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