Organic Farming Hits Plateau in Switzerland
Swiss organic farming shows first stagnation since 2010, maintaining 18.4% of agricultural land while total farm numbers continue to decline and female leadership rises.

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Swiss organic farming shows first stagnation since 2010, maintaining 18.4% of agricultural land while total farm numbers continue to decline and female leadership rises.

Around 250 Swiss farms have adopted on-farm animal slaughter practices, leading a growing movement for more ethical livestock handling.

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Swiss House of Representatives approves significant increase in agricultural funding for 2026-2029, rejecting government's proposed budget cuts.

Hundreds of Swiss farmers gather in Bern with tractors and cowbells to protest against proposed agricultural policy reforms threatening traditional farming

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